NHL: Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs - Source: Imagn
It wasn't long ago that the National Hockey League was comprised of just six teams - the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks. But in 1967, expansion began and added teams in multiple new cities.
While not every NHL club today has the exact same history, most teams have featured some of the best talent to suit up professionally. While that hasn't always resulted in championships, the players left an indelible impression not only on their respective franchises and fan bases but on the game itself.
The NHL is said to be undergoing a unique project that will compile the best players from the last quarter-century, starting on January 1, 2000.
