Best American hockey players for the 2024-2025 NHL season

Here is a detailed list of 20 top American hockey players for the 2024-2025 NHL season, including their current club, previous clubs, points from the last season, career international points, achievements, and key personal info:

Auston Matthews

Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) since 2016

Previous clubs: None (NHL debut)

2023/24 season points: 92 (40 goals + 52 assists)

International points: 40+

Achievements: Hart Trophy (MVP), Rocket Richard Trophy, multiple All-Star appearances

Age: 26, Height: 191 cm, Weight: 95 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Elite center, goal scorer and playmaker

Patrick Kane

New York Rangers (NHL) since 2023

Previous clubs: Chicago Blackhawks (2007–2023)

2023/24 season points: 75 (25+50)

International points: 60+

Achievements: 3× Stanley Cup champion, Hart Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy

Age: 35, Height: 178 cm, Weight: 84 kg, Shoots: Right

Role: Right wing, highly skilled offensive player

Jack Eichel

Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) since 2021

Previous clubs: Buffalo Sabres (2015–2021)

2023/24 season points: 68 (28+40)

International points: 25+

Achievements: NHL All-Star, World Championship medals

Age: 26, Height: 185 cm, Weight: 88 kg, Shoots: Right

Role: Center, two-way forward

Johnny Gaudreau

Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) since 2023

Previous clubs: Calgary Flames (2014–2023)

2023/24 season points: 70 (30+40)

International points: 15+

Achievements: Lady Byng Trophy, multiple All-Star selections

Age: 30, Height: 173 cm, Weight: 70 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Left wing, skilled playmaker

Charlie McAvoy

Boston Bruins (NHL) since 2016

Previous clubs: Boston University (NCAA)

2023/24 season points: 42 (10+32)

International points: 20+

Achievements: Stanley Cup finalist, Olympic participant

Age: 26, Height: 185 cm, Weight: 88 kg, Shoots: Right

Role: Defenseman, two-way player

Clayton Keller

Arizona Coyotes (NHL) since 2016

Previous clubs: USA Hockey National Team Development Program

2023/24 season points: 60 (20+40)

International points: 15+

Achievements: World Junior Championship medals

Age: 25, Height: 178 cm, Weight: 77 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Center, offensive talent

Jack Hughes

New Jersey Devils (NHL) since 2019

Previous clubs: USA Hockey National Team Development Program

2023/24 season points: 65 (25+40)

International points: 20+

Achievements: World Junior medals, NHL All-Star

Age: 23, Height: 180 cm, Weight: 84 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Center, playmaker

Zach Werenski

Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) since 2016

Previous clubs: University of Michigan (NCAA)

2023/24 season points: 40 (10+30)

International points: 15+

Achievements: World Championship medals

Age: 26, Height: 185 cm, Weight: 88 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Defenseman, offensive defense

T.J. Oshie

Washington Capitals (NHL) since 2010

Previous clubs: University of North Dakota (NCAA)

2023/24 season points: 35 (15+20)

International points: 50+

Achievements: Olympic gold 2018, Stanley Cup 2018

Age: 36, Height: 183 cm, Weight: 88 kg, Shoots: Right

Role: Right wing, veteran scorer

Brock Nelson

New York Islanders (NHL) since 2010

Previous clubs: University of North Dakota (NCAA)

2023/24 season points: 50 (20+30)

International points: 10+

Age: 31, Height: 185 cm, Weight: 91 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Center, two-way forward

Kevin Shattenkirk

Free Agent (last with Tampa Bay Lightning)

Previous clubs: Multiple NHL teams since 2009

2023/24 season points: 15 (5+10)

International points: 20+

Age: 34, Height: 183 cm, Weight: 86 kg, Shoots: Right

Role: Defenseman, experienced veteran

Ryan Donato

Seattle Kraken (NHL) since 2021

Previous clubs: Boston University (NCAA), Minnesota Wild (2017–2021)

2023/24 season points: 25 (10+15)

International points: 5+

Age: 27, Height: 183 cm, Weight: 86 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Forward

Phil Kessel

Arizona Coyotes (NHL) since 2022

Previous clubs: Multiple NHL teams since 2006

2023/24 season points: 20 (8+12)

International points: 70+

Age: 36, Height: 178 cm, Weight: 81 kg, Shoots: Right

Role: Right wing, veteran scorer

Jake Guentzel

Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) since 2016

Previous clubs: University of Nebraska Omaha (NCAA)

2023/24 season points: 55 (25+30)

International points: 10+

Age: 27, Height: 180 cm, Weight: 82 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Left wing, goal scorer

Brady Tkachuk

Ottawa Senators (NHL) since 2018

Previous clubs: Boston University (NCAA)

2023/24 season points: 60 (25+35)

International points: 10+

Age: 25, Height: 191 cm, Weight: 98 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Power forward

Jack Johnson

Free Agent (last with Pittsburgh Penguins)

Previous clubs: University of Michigan (NCAA), multiple NHL teams

2023/24 season points: 10 (3+7)

International points: 15+

Age: 34, Height: 188 cm, Weight: 95 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Defenseman

Kyle Connor

Winnipeg Jets (NHL) since 2015

Previous clubs: University of Michigan (NCAA)

2023/24 season points: 75 (40+35)

International points: 20+

Age: 26, Height: 183 cm, Weight: 83 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Left wing, goal scorer

Cam Atkinson

Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) since 2011

Previous clubs: Boston College (NCAA)

2023/24 season points: 40 (20+20)

International points: 10+

Age: 33, Height: 178 cm, Weight: 83 kg, Shoots: Right

Role: Right wing

Charlie McAvoy

Boston Bruins (NHL) since 2016

Previous clubs: Boston University (NCAA)

2023/24 season points: 42 (10+32)

International points: 20+

Age: 26, Height: 185 cm, Weight: 88 kg, Shoots: Right

Role: Defenseman

Travis Sanheim

Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) since 2016

Previous clubs: Calgary Hitmen (WHL)

2023/24 season points: 30 (8+22)

International points: 10+

Age: 27, Height: 188 cm, Weight: 91 kg, Shoots: Left

Role: Defenseman