Who was the fastest hockey player ever?
Here are some of the fastest players to ever play in the NHL.
- Pavel Bure. It’s one thing to have incredible speed.
- Paul Coffey. There may not have been a smoother skater in the NHL than Paul Coffey, especially not among defensemen.
- Yvan Cournoyer.
- Sergei Fedorov.
- Bobby Hull.
- Connor McDavid.
- Scott Niedermayer.
- Maurice Richard.
Who is the fastest skater in the NHL right now?
All the fastest players in NHL 22
| Name | Speed Score | Best Attributes |
|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | 96 | 97 Deking, 97 Hand-Eye, 97 Puck Control |
| Nathan MacKinnon | 94.33 | 95 Acceleration, 94 Hand-Eye, 94 Off. Awareness |
| Cale Makar | 93.33 | 94 Agility, 93 Deking, 93 Passing |
| Johnny Gaudreau | 93 | 95 Deking, 95 Discipline, 93 Speed |
How fast can Dylan Larkin?
13.172 seconds
Larkin, 19, took advantage of the opportunity he earned to best the record held by Mike Gartner, finishing his lap in 13.172 seconds during the Fastest Skater competition that opened the 2016 NHL All-Star Skills Competition on Saturday.
Was Bobby Orr a fast skater?
Orr was the first true offensive defenseman. He often led Boston Bruins forwards down the ice for scoring chances. He compiled a record 139 points in 1974-75, the season before suffering a major knee injury. In his prime, Orr earned the popular vote for being the fastest skater ever.
Who scored 500 goals in the NHL?
500-goal scorers
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Gretzky | 894 |
| 2 | Gordie Howe | 801 |
| 3 | Jaromír Jágr | 766 |
| 4 | Brett Hull | 741 |