The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings' Most Iconic Players

The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most successful teams in NHL history, with 11 Stanley Cups to their name. They have a long and storied history, and their roster is filled with some of the greatest players to ever play the game.

The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings

by Helene St. James

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In this article, we're going to take a look at the 50 most iconic Red Wings players of all time. These are the players who have had the greatest impact on the team's success, and who have left a lasting legacy on the game of hockey.

1. Gordie Howe

Gordie Howe is the greatest Red Wing of all time, and one of the greatest players to ever play the game. He played 25 seasons in Detroit, and won four Stanley Cups with the team. Howe was a prolific scorer, and he also led the NHL in assists six times. He was known for his toughness and his leadership, and he was a key member of the Red Wings' "Production Line" with Ted Lindsay and Sid Abel.



2. Ted Lindsay

Ted Lindsay was a dynamic winger who played 17 seasons with the Red Wings. He won four Stanley Cups with the team, and he was a key member of the "Production Line" with Gordie Howe and Sid Abel. Lindsay was known for his speed, his skill, and his leadership. He was also a vocal advocate for players' rights, and he helped to found the NHL Players' Association.



3. Sid Abel

Sid Abel was a two-way center who played 16 seasons with the Red Wings. He won four Stanley Cups with the team, and he was a key member of the "Production Line" with Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay. Abel was known for his versatility, his leadership, and his toughness. He was also a great passer, and he led the NHL in assists twice.



4. Terry Sawchuk

Terry Sawchuk was one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history. He played 21 seasons in the NHL, and he won four Stanley Cups with the Red Wings. Sawchuk was known for his quick reflexes, his great positioning, and his ability to make big saves in key moments.



5. Alex Delvecchio

Alex Delvecchio was a versatile forward who played 24 seasons with the Red Wings. He won four Stanley Cups with the team, and he was a key member of the "Production Line" with Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay. Delvecchio was known for his intelligence, his skill, and his leadership. He was also a great passer, and he led the NHL in assists twice.



6. Steve Yzerman

Steve Yzerman is the Red Wings' all-time leading scorer, and one of the greatest captains in NHL history. He played 22 seasons in Detroit, and he won three Stanley Cups with the team. Yzerman was known for his leadership, his skill, and his determination. He was also a great two-way player, and he was one of the best face-off men in the NHL.



7. Nicklas Lidstrom

Nicklas Lidstrom is one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history. He played 20 seasons in Detroit, and he won four Stanley Cups with the team. Lidstrom was known for his intelligence, his skill, and his leadership. He was also a great skater, and he was one of the best puck-moving defensemen in the NHL.



8. Brendan Shanahan

Brendan Shanahan was a power forward who played 21 seasons in the NHL. He won three Stanley Cups with the Red Wings, and he was a key member of the team's "Grind Line" with Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby. Shanahan was known for his toughness, his skill, and his leadership. He was also a great scorer, and he scored 656 goals in his NHL career.



9. Kris Draper

Kris Draper was a two-way forward who played 17 seasons with the Red Wings. He won four Stanley Cups with the team, and he was a key member of the team's "Grind Line" with Brendan Shanahan and Kirk Maltby. Draper was known for his toughness, his leadership, and his versatility. He was also a great penalty killer, and he won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward in 2004.



10. Kirk Maltby

Kirk Maltby was a two-way forward who played 14 seasons with the Red Wings. He won four Stanley Cups with the team, and he was a key member of the team's "Grind Line" with Brendan Shanahan and Kris Draper. Maltby was known for his toughness, his leadership, and his versatility. He was also a great penalty killer, and he won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward in 2004.



11. Dominik Hasek

The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings

by Helene St. James

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6506 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	326 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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