Looking at the NHL stats leaders as of Feb. 19, a number of American-born players rank among the league's top stars. The notables include New Jersey Devils netminder Cory Schneider (pictured above) and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane. They're among some of the best of America's brightest hockey talents.
Last March, Allan Mitchell compiled a ranking of the 10 best American players in the NHL. One season later, some players on that list have improved or declined while some new stars have emerged. It's worthwhile to revisit and update the ranking.
Here's a look at the 10 best American players in the NHL today, along with a list of honorable mentions. Player stats, unique skills and their value to their respective teams factored into the compilation. You can weigh in with your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Ranking the 10 Best American Players in the NHL Today
February 21st, 2016 by Lyle Richardson Leave a reply »
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