Top US Born NHL Players of all time
With the Fourth of July coming up, who are the best American born NHL players of all time in terms of production? Here is a list of the top 10 US points producers in the game’s history (some lists have Brett Hull #1, but he is only an American citizen. He was born in Canada not the US)
1. Mike Modano- 1374 points
Arguably the greatest American hockey player of all time, Stars legend Mike Modano was one of the best players in the game in the 90s.
2. Patrick Kane- 1343 points
No player in the 2010s decade had more points than Patrick Kane. The still active hockey icon has a chance this season to pass Modano for the most points in US history.
3. Phil Housley- 1232 points
The highest scoring defenseman in US history, Housley was one of the best dmen in the game during his tenure.
4. Jeremy Roenick- 1216 points
JR was Mr. Excitement during his career with his scoring touch and tenacity being a pain for the opposition to deal with.
5. Joe Pavelski- 1068 points
Joe Pavelski was one of the best net front players of his era, dangerous with his tipping game on the power play.
6. Keith Tkachuk- 1065 points
The father of Matthew and Brady, Keith Tkachuk was the epitome of an old school power forward who could do it all.
7. Joe Mullen- 1063 points
Mullen was a mark of consistency throughout his career, ending it exactly 1 point above a point per game.
8. Doug Weight- 1033 points
The journeyman forward was one of the more underrated playmakers of his era.
9. Brian Leetch- 1028 points
Arguably the best American born defenseman of all time, pivotal member of the 1994 Stanley Cup champion New York Rangers.
10. Pat Lafontaine- 1013 points
Pat is the top American producer when it comes to points per game, career cut short due to injuries.