The Hockey Fanatic continues our countdown of the top NHL players by position with our look at the top 20 right wingers of the game. The interesting thing with NHL forwards is that quite often a player can play multiple forward positions. Look at Rick Nash for example who plays both right and left wing. (Nash made our list of top 20 left wingers). We polled some hockey fans and asked them who they thought were the top players by position. Here are the top 20 left wingers for 2012.
In case you missed our previous posts:
Top 20 NHL Defenseman
Top 20 NHL Goalies for 2012
Top 20 NHL Left Wingers
Top 20 NHL Centers
Top 20 NHL Right Wingers – 2012
- Jordan Eberle – Edmonton Oilers
- Corey Perry – Anaheim Ducks
- Phil Kessel – Toronto Maple Leafs
- Marian Hossa – Chicago Blackhawks
- Joe Pavelski – San Jose Sharks
- James Neal – Pittsburgh Penguins
- Shane Doan – Phoenix Coyotes
- Tyler Seguin – Boston Bruins
- Marian Gaborik – New York Rangers
- Teemu Selanne – Anaheim Ducks
- Jason Pominville – Buffalo Sabres
- Alex Burrows – Vancouver Canucks
- Alexander Semin – Carolina Hurricanes
- Dany Heatley – Minnesota Wild
- Teddy Purcell – Tampa Bay Lightning
- Jarome Iginla – Calgary Flames
- Jaromir Jagr – Dallas Stars
- Daniel Alfredsson – Ottawa Senators
- Ryan Callahan – New York Rangers
- P.A. Parenteau – Colorado Avalanche
Stronger seasons from right wingers such as Jeff Carter from the Kings and Wayne Simmonds from the Flyers could see this list change next season. For now great young talents such as Jordan Eberle and Corey Perry top our list of the NHL’s top right wingers for 2012.