In 2017, the National Hockey League commemorated its 100th anniversary with a list of the 100 Greatest NHL Players.[1] The list was made through voting compiled by a panel of 58 people, including media members, NHL alumni and NHL executives.[2][3] The list is in alphabetical order rather than ranked.
The first 33, representing players who started NHL play anytime from 1917 to 1966, were unveiled during a pre-game ceremony at the NHL Centennial Classic outdoor game on January 1, 2017.[2] The remaining players, who started their NHL careers during the second 50 years, were announced on January 27, 2017, at a special NHL 100 Gala ceremony held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, two days before the 2017 NHL All-Star Game.[4]
^"100 Greatest NHL Players of All Time". NHL.com. January 27, 2017. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
^ ab"League starts reveal of 100 Greatest NHL Players". NHL.com. January 1, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017. Every member of the panel voted for 100 players, with each vote worth one point. Voting was conducted last July and August and the results were tabulated by the accounting firm of EY ... The 58 members of the Blue Ribbon Panel represent a wide cross-section of the NHL family – including owners, executives, general managers and coaches, players, and broadcasters and media members
^Wyshinski, Greg (January 28, 2017). "NHL reveals top 100 players of all-time, with some surprises". Puck Daddy. Yahoo Sports. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
^"Jon Hamm to Host NHL Gala Honoring Top 100 Players in League History (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
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