NHL power rankings: Top 3 greatest right wings of all-time

1. Gordie Howe

There isn’t much that can be said about Gordie Howe that isn’t already known. The man referred to as Mr. Hockey is one of the most iconic and idolized players of all time. If you thought Jagr’s longevity was impressive, you will be blown away by Howe’s. The Detroit Red Wings legend is first all time in NHL games played with 1,767. However, even more fascinating is that he played an additional 419 games in the WHA.

Howe was outstanding at every aspect of the game. He could throw a big hit, would fight anyone on the ice, and was the most dominant player every shift. Like Jagr, Howe won many individual accolades, including six Art Ross Trophies as well as six Hart Trophies. His 801 career goals rank second all time beyond only Wayne Gretzky, while his 1,850 points rank fourth. He also ranks seventh all time in WHA history for points with 508.

Howe also has what may be the craziest hockey stat of all time, that being that he played in the NHL at the age of 52. After spending the previous six seasons in the WHA, he decided to rejoin the NHL and sign with the Hartford Whalers so he could play with his son, Mark. Despite his age, he was still quite productive, posting 15 goals and 41 points in 80 games, which was good enough to put him in seventh place for team scoring.

On top of his personal accolades, Howe also won four Stanley Cups with the Red Wings (1950, 1952, 1954, 1955). Well there have been many great players since Howe last played, there has been no one like him, and probably never will be. He was arguably the most well rounded player of all time, and is easily the best right winger of all time.