The NHL has a long and storied history, with the league being around since 1917. We have never seen a faster or more entertaining brand of hockey than what is currently on the ice. However, that doesn't mean there haven't been some great players to play in the league over its 106-year history. Today, we rank the 25 greatest NHL players of all time.

25. Brett Hull

Brett Hull was one of the greatest pure goal scorers in NHL history. His shot exploded off his stick, fooling goaltenders for 741 goals in his career.

With a tendency to only focus on the offensive side of the game and an often-poor attitude, Hull's spot on the list could be much higher. Despite his flaws, Hull performed the job he was sent out to do, scoring goals and scoring many of them.

He was born with a gift passed down

See Full Page