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    An illustrated guide to NHL players that logged 1,000 or more games with one team

    By Greg Wyshynski | Puck Daddy – Tue, Jan 17, 2012 2:17 PM EST

    Patrik Elias recently played his 1,000th game in the NHL, all of them with the New Jersey Devils. That got Puck Daddy infographic ace Dan Gustafson of SixteenWins.com wondering about the rest of the players who logged 1,000 or more games with the same franchise. Here's how he broke it down:

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    Some interesting notes, via Sixteen Wins:

    • 52% Are in the N.H.L Hall of Fame
    • 13 Centers, 12 Defensemen, 1o Right Wings, 8 Left Wings and 1 Goalie
    • Detroit has six players; Montreal and Toronto have 5 players each
    • 24 Players have their number retired (or honoured (Maple Leafs)) by their club
    • 7 Players are still active

    Anything jump out at you?

    (Dan will be working with Puck Daddy on creating some whimsical and informative NHL graphics throughout the season. If you have any requests, email us at puckdaddyblog@yahoo.com. Visit Dan at Sixteen Wins and follow him on Twitter here.)

    Previously on Puck Daddy

    • Illustrated guide to USA vs. Canada in World Juniors
    • Illustrated guide to the 2011 Ron Swanson NHL All-Star Team
    • Illustrated guide to firing NHL coaches during the season
    • Illustrated guide to NHL No. 11s on 11-11-11
    • Illustrated guide to NHL realignment history
    • Illustrated guide to Brendan Shanahan's NHL suspensions (so far)
    • Illustrated guide to the Bruins' $156,679 Foxwoods bar tab

     

    87 comments

    • Lee H
      Lee H  •  3 months ago
      Need to discern between which Howell brother played with NYR, there were two that played with the Rangers on D and only Harry played more than 1000 games.
    • poolshark021
      poolshark021  •  Livonia, Michigan  •  4 months ago
      Holmstrom will be up there in a month. 990 games with Detroit.
      • MattD
        MattD 4 months ago
        That's why this list is published now.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  4 months ago
      Why is Iginla not listed as an active player?
      • sharksfan
        sharksfan 4 months ago
        why is calgary yellow/orange?
      • beer_man_beer_here
        beer_man_beer_here 4 months ago
        Why did the dinosaurs become extinct?
      • RP
        RP 4 months ago
        Why is it called Final Fantasy when there are 14 of them?
    • RoyHoo
      RoyHoo  •  4 months ago
      What about players like Sakic that spent their entire career with one franchise that was moved?
      • Rich
        Rich 4 months ago
        It's tough to say whether or not to include Joe Sakic. I would be inclined to say yes, but I understand why the infographic did not include him.
      • Bry
        Bry 4 months ago
        Technically, Modano, while playing for both the North Stars and Dallas, did play over 1000 games with Dallas. Then again, I'm pretty sure Doan didn't play all of his 1000 in Phoenix.
      • chaosof99
        chaosof99 4 months ago
        Actually, Doan played more than 1000 games with Phoenix. He has 1119 career games before the start of the season, and only 74 of them he played when they were the Jets.
    • Preeti
      Preeti  •  New York, New York  •  4 months ago
      Brodeur is the only GOALIE to play 1000 or more games !!! that says something about him.
    • Mr Ka-Boom!
      Mr Ka-Boom!  •  4 months ago
      Maurice Richard with 11+ Stanley Cups! WOW!!!
      • Jesse Vidler
        Jesse Vidler 4 months ago
        That's his younger bro Henri not M
      • Dan M
        Dan M 4 months ago
        Maurice was a close miss on this list he was about 25-30 short. Maurice won 8 cups
    • Stephen
      Stephen  •  Cambridge, Massachusetts  •  4 months ago
      epic fail on spelling of ClarkE's name...Jeesh!
      • Mr
        Mr 4 months ago
        Epic fail for using the term epic fail
    • David G
      David G  •  Sterling Heights, Michigan  •  4 months ago
      The name that really pops out to me is Holmstrom. that guy might be one of the most underappreciated players in the history of the league. To play that kind of role, for that many games with one team, is simply amazing. In fact, him and Draper are the only true "role players" on the list, best I can tell.
    • edicius
      edicius  •  Madison, New Jersey  •  4 months ago
      Er, isn't Iginla still an active player? Or did I miss something during work today?
    • fpdoc
      fpdoc  •  Arrington, Tennessee  •  4 months ago
      Legwand is not one of them, I could swear it's been a million games with him here in Nashville.

      It feels like it anyway.
    • yerry.take
      yerry.take  •  4 months ago
      Dang yo! Sundin needed 19 more games to make a 1000 as a Leaf. To think the Leafs were so close to being #1 at something... besides losing, of course.
    • Paradocs
      Paradocs  •  Montreal, Canada  •  4 months ago
      "Projected" gets Lecavalier on the list?? Holmstrom in Detroit and Phillips in Ottawa (both at 990 games b4 2nite) should get projected before him...
    • Brian Merritt
      Brian Merritt  •  Calgary, Canada  •  4 months ago
      i know it doesn't seem like it, but Iginla is still playing for the Flames, I saw him in action the other day.
    • Cory O
      Cory O  •  4 months ago
      8 active players...
    • Carl
      Carl  •  Helsingfors, Finland  •  4 months ago
      Lecavalier hasn't played 1000 game. He has participated in 978 games.
    • T.O.
      T.O.  •  North Battleford, Canada  •  4 months ago
      ya where the hell is sakic
    • phil
      phil  •  Sterling, Virginia  •  4 months ago
      What jumps out is I always forget Mario never played 1,000 games. Man.
    • T-Rock
      T-Rock  •  Denver, Colorado  •  4 months ago
      the avs didn't retire sakic's number??
    • Bryan
      Bryan  •  Charlotte, North Carolina  •  4 months ago
      Add two more to Detroit. Pav and Z will get to 1000 as well.
    • Mark P
      Mark P  •  Bethel, Connecticut  •  4 months ago
      This should be "Players who have played 1000 games with 1 team, and have ONLY played for that team." Now THAT is an accomplishment! No disrespect for those players who don't make that cut.
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