NHL: The Best Player at Every Jersey Number, #11-20

Edmonton Oilers, Mark Messier. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)
Edmonton Oilers, Mark Messier. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images) /
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#13: Mats Sundin, Forward

Mats Sundin played his NHL career with the Quebec Nordiques, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Vancouver Canucks. His career totals include 1,346 games played, with 564 goals and 785 assists for 1.349 points.

Sundin appeared in 8 all-star games, won the Mark Messier Leadership Award, and scored on 5 career penalty shots.

He was one of those players who did not win a Stanley Cup but it did not matter. Sundin played a dedicated game of hockey and his play on the ice showed exactly that. He did not win a lot of awards nor did he win the big one, but he was consistent and he was offensively productive.

Sundin played on teams that were not great but they did make noise because of his leadership and his efforts on the ice. The more upset he was on the ice the better he played. His best years came with the Maple Leafs and during his career in Toronto, they had some of the best teams not to win a Stanley Cup.

Sundin will always be a legend in Toronto and is a player who played with heart and soul.

#14: Theoren Fleury, Forward

Theoren Fleury played for the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers, and Chicago Blackhawks. His career totals were 455 goals and 603 assists for 1,088 points in 1,084 games and also had a career +145.

Fleury appeared in 7 all-star games, won a Stanley Cup with the Flames, and is 9th all-time in short-handed goals with 35.

Fleury did not let his short stature define his game. He was one of the more passionate players in the game and he played like a wrecking ball.

Fleury has one of the more popular goal celebrations, sliding down to the other end of the ice and pumping his fists. He is one of the best players under 6″0″ in history.