The Big 50: The Most Legendary Detroit Red Wings Players of All Time

The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most storied franchises in NHL history, boasting a rich tradition and a passionate fan base. Over the years, the Red Wings have been home to some of the greatest players to ever grace the ice, and in this article, we'll take a look at the 50 most legendary Red Wings of all time.

The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings

by Helene St. James

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These players have all made significant contributions to the Red Wings' success, both on and off the ice. They have helped the team win 11 Stanley Cups, and they have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

So, without further ado, here is a look at the 50 most legendary Detroit Red Wings players of all time:

1. Gordie Howe
2. Steve Yzerman
3. Nicklas Lidstrom
4. Terry Sawchuk
5. Alex Delvecchio
6. Ted Lindsay
7. Sid Abel
8. Larry Aurie
9. Marcel Dionne
10. Brendan Shanahan
11. Paul Coffey
12. Sergei Fedorov
13. Igor Larionov
14. Vyacheslav Kozlov
15. Darren McCarty
16. Kris Draper
17. Kirk Maltby
18. Tomas Holmstrom
19. Johan Franzen
20. Pavel Datsyuk
21. Henrik Zetterberg
22. Jimmy Howard
23. Mike Illitch
24. James Norris
25. Jack Adams
26. Scotty Bowman
27. Mike Babcock
28. Dave Lewis
29. Bruce Martyn
30. Johnny Wilson
31. George Armstrong
32. Earl Barker
33. Art Duncan
34. Harry Holmes
35. Lorne Duguid
36. Frank Nighbor
37. Jack Patrick
38. Mush March
39. Mickey Redmond
40. Dennis Polonich
41. Glen Sather
42. Joe Kocur
43. Brad Park
44. Chris Osgood
45. Ken Holland

Honorable Mentions

In addition to the 50 players listed above, there are a number of other players who deserve to be mentioned in any discussion of the greatest Red Wings of all time. These players may not have had the same level of individual success as the players on the main list, but they all made significant contributions to the team's success.

Here are a few honorable mentions:

• Jimmy Carson
• Uwe Krupp
• Kirk Maltby
• Luc Robitaille
• Brendan Shanahan
• Ray Sheppard
• Joe Kocur
• Darren Helm
• Gustav Nyquist
• Andreas Athanasiou

The Detroit Red Wings have a long and storied history, and they have been home to some of the greatest players to ever play the game of hockey. The 50 players listed in this article are just a few of the many who have made significant contributions to the team's success. These players have helped the Red Wings win 11 Stanley Cups, and they have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

The Red Wings are a team with a rich tradition, and they have a passionate fan base. The players on this list are a big part of what makes the Red Wings so special, and they will always be remembered as some of the greatest players to ever wear the winged wheel.

The Big 50: Detroit Red Wings

by Helene St. James

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6506 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	326 pages
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