1 - Wayne Gretzky - With Orr at number 2 there really wasn't any mystery left to who would grab the title of the best hockey player of all time. Gretzky shattered the record book during his career, and is the leader in all major offensive categories in both the regular season and the playoffs. He was blessed with extraordinary vision on the ice and was one of those rare athletes who had the ability to make every one of his teammates better. With 894 goals, 1,963 assists and 2,857 points there is a good chance that Gretzky's records will last as the NHL does. It is little wonder that he is called "The Great One". |