NHL: The Best Player at Every Jersey Number, 81-90

Phil Kessel, Pittsburgh Penguins (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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#83: Ales Hemsky, Forward

Ales Hemsky had played for the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, and Montreal Canadiens. Playing in 845 games, he scored 174 goals and 398 assists for 572 points.

Hemsky was a big prospect coming into the league and made an impact right away. He was contributing in all areas of the ice and looked like he could have a promising career. Since his days in Edmonton, he had cooled off a bit offensively but still had a productive career.

Hemsky was a solid top-six forward who was not flashy but instead was a blue-collar player. He was not elite by any means, just getting the job done through hard work and dedication.  Hemsky was always a threat on the power play because of his accurate shot.

#84: Mikhail Grabovski, Forward

Mikhail Grabovski played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers. He scored 125 goals and 171 assists for 296 points in 534 games.

Grabovksi was a talented forward who never seemed to play to his full potential but was a good, serviceable NHL forward. He had a 12.5 shooting percentage in his career, mainly playing in the middle six.

Grabovksi played well in all three zones, using his speed to be an effective forward.

Although he never received a lot of power-play time, he did well offensively. Grabovksi had a sneaky wrist shot that he used often and in any situation. Grabovski also had an edge to his game which helped him play a physical style that players his size usually do not play.