Top 10 NHL Players: Current

1. Ovechkin: His blend of speed, skill, and size is unmatched throughout the league and his scoring ability knows no bounds
2. Crosby: His ability to make plays as well as score goals makes him one of the most dangerous players in the game today
3. Datsyuk: His unbelievable moves, fantastic defensive play, and innovations make him a special player to have
4. Toews: One of the best two-way forwards in the game today. Perhaps the best leader in the sport right now as well, led his team to the Stanley Cup at only 22 years of age.
5. Doughty: An amazing playmaker and skater, Doughty helped lead his team to their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, dazzling viewers with his defensive AND offensive prowess
6. Chara: His size makes him fearsome, but his skill makes him great. Captained the Bruins to their first cup in about 39 years and was a huge (literally) part of the team.
7. Kovalchuk: One of the most consistent players in the game today, scored at least 40 goals in 6 straight seasons. Played in his first Stanley Cup Finals in 2012.
8. Malkin: Malkin is a powerful forward for the Penguins and helped them in the playoffs, winning the Conn Smythe trophy, despite playing on the same team as superstar Sidney Crosby.
9. Hossa: Hossa is one of the best puck controllers in the league. His ability to keep the puck both in the corner and in open ice is nearly unmatched. Was a big part of the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup victory in 2010.
10. Thornton: A future hall of famer, Joe Thornton is perhaps the best playmaker in the game. His passing skills are incredible, combined with a high scoring ability, make him a rightful holder of a spot on this list.