5 - Maurice Richard - The Rocket was a no-brainer for a top 5 spot on the list of the greatest hockey players. Perhaps the most popular player in the history of the game, his suspension by Clarence Campbell in 1955 caused fans to revolt in what is called The Richard Riot. One of the most determined players to ever pick up a hockey stick, Maurice Richard was all but unstoppable from the blueline in. He was the first player to ever score 50 goals in a single season, accomplishing the feat in 50 games. He was the first player to score 500 goals in a career, finishing with 544, the most ever by a Habs player. He only won 1 Hart Trophy and never led the league in scoring, but he did help his team capture an incredible 9 Stanley Cups.