NHL Network is getting ready for this season by ranking the top 50 players in the League. Researchers, producers and on-air personalities compiled the list, and players 50-41 were revealed Sunday in the premiere of the first program in a five-part offseason series. Here is the list:
#NHLTopPlayers: Nos. 50-41
NHL Network reveals best of current crop
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Carey Price ranks in at 50
Alex DeBrincat ranks in at 49 in top players
Matthew Tkachuk ranks in at 48 in top players
Max Pacioretty ranks in at 47 in top players
Kris Letang ranks in at 46 in top players
Nicklas Backstrom ranks in at 45 in top players
Shea Theodore ranks in at 44 in top players
Seth Jones ranks in at 43 in top players
Jake Guentzel ranks in at 42 in top players
John Tavares ranks in at 41 in top players