NHL Players by Country

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Canada

United States

Sweden

  1. Börje Salming - Inducted in 1996

  2. Mats Sundin - Inducted in 2012

  3. Peter Forsberg - Inducted in 2014

  4. Nicklas Lidström - Inducted in 2015

  5. Håkan Loob - Inducted as part of the IIHF Hall of Fame, not the NHL Hall of Fame

  6. Mats Näslund - Inducted as part of the IIHF Hall of Fame, not the NHL Hall of Fame

  7. Anders Hedberg - Inducted as part of the IIHF Hall of Fame, not the NHL Hall of Fame

  8. Kent Nilsson - Inducted as part of the IIHF Hall of Fame, not the NHL Hall of Fame

Russia

Players of SKA Saint Petersburg (KHL)

Czech Republic

Jaromír Jágr

Finland

  1. Teemu Selänne - Often regarded as one of the greatest Finnish players, Selänne spent most of his NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks.

  2. Jari Kurri - A key player for the Edmonton Oilers during their dynasty years, Kurri is one of the highest-scoring Finns in NHL history.

  3. Mikko Koivu - Longtime captain of the Minnesota Wild, Koivu was known for his leadership and two-way play.

  4. Saku Koivu - Older brother of Mikko, Saku spent most of his career with the Montreal Canadiens and later with the Anaheim Ducks.

  5. Pekka Rinne - A standout goaltender for the Nashville Predators, Rinne won the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender.

  6. Tuukka Rask - A key player for the Boston Bruins, Rask has been one of the top goaltenders in the league for many years.

  7. Esa Tikkanen - Known for his versatility and defensive play, Tikkanen played a key role in the Edmonton Oilers’ Stanley Cup victories.

  8. Kimmo Timonen - A highly respected defenseman, Timonen played for the Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers, and Chicago Blackhawks.

  9. Olli Jokinen - A strong center, Jokinen had a long NHL career with various teams including the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames.

  10. Patrik Laine - Known for his impressive goal-scoring ability, Laine made his debut with the Winnipeg Jets and has been a prominent player since.

  11. Aleksander Barkov - A top forward and captain for the Florida Panthers, Barkov is known for his skill and leadership.

  12. Mikko Rantanen - An emerging star with the Colorado Avalanche, Rantanen has quickly become one of the top Finnish players in the league.

  13. Sebastian Aho - A talented young forward playing for the Carolina Hurricanes, Aho has shown great potential and skill.

  14. Jere Lehtinen - A longtime member of the Dallas Stars, Lehtinen was known for his defensive skill and consistent play.

  15. Kari Lehtonen - A goaltender who spent the majority of his career with the Dallas Stars and Atlanta Thrashers.

  16. Antti Niemi - Known for helping the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 2010, Niemi also played for several other teams.

  17. Raimo Summanen - Played briefly in the NHL but was a notable player during his time.

  18. Ville Leino - Had a standout season with the Philadelphia Flyers and also played for other NHL teams.

  19. Mika Zibanejad - Although born in Sweden, Zibanejad is of Finnish descent and has made a significant impact in the NHL, particularly with the New York Rangers.

Slovakia

United Kingdom

  • Owen Nolan: Born in Northern Ireland, Nolan had a notable NHL career from 1990 to 2010, including playing for the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, and other teams. Known for his physical play and scoring ability.

  • Steve Thomas: An English-born player, Thomas’s NHL career spanned from 1984 to 2004. He played for several teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders, known for his consistent scoring.

  • Nathan Walker: Born in Wales, Walker made his NHL debut in 2017 with the Washington Capitals. He’s known as the first Australian to play in the NHL.

  • Charlie Gardiner: Born in Scotland, Gardiner played in the NHL from 1927 to 1934 for the Chicago Black Hawks as a goaltender. He’s celebrated for winning two Vezina Trophies and a Stanley Cup.

  • Joe Hall: An English player, Hall’s career predated the NHL. He played in the NHA and early NHL, winning two Stanley Cups. He was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame.

  • Brendan Perlini: Born in England, Perlini debuted in the NHL in 2016 with the Arizona Coyotes. He’s known for his stint with multiple NHL teams, including the Edmonton Oilers.

For detailed career information, you can refer to their respective Wikipedia pages or NHL player profiles.

Germany

  1. Leon Draisaitl - A key player for the Edmonton Oilers, Draisaitl has been one of the top scorers in the NHL. He won the Art Ross Trophy as the league’s leading scorer and has been a Hart Memorial Trophy finalist, awarded to the league’s most valuable player.

  2. Olaf Kölzig - Known as “Olie the Goalie,” Kölzig played the majority of his career with the Washington Capitals. He won the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender in 2000 and was known for his consistent and high-level play.

  3. Marco Sturm - A reliable forward, Sturm had a lengthy NHL career with several teams, including the San Jose Sharks and Boston Bruins. He was known for his speed and scoring ability.

  4. Christian Ehrhoff - A defenseman known for his offensive capabilities, Ehrhoff had a successful NHL career with several teams, including the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks.

  5. Jochen Hecht - Hecht was a versatile forward who played for several NHL teams, most notably the Buffalo Sabres. He was known for his two-way play and reliability on the ice.

  6. Dennis Seidenberg - A defenseman who played for several teams, including the Boston Bruins with whom he won a Stanley Cup in 2011. He was known for his solid defensive play and physicality.