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Ranking the Top 10 NHL players ahead of 2023-24 season

Every season, hockey fans debate, who are the best players in the game today? In a recent interview with NHL.com, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby named Connor McDavid as the best player in hockey.

So, in preparation for the upcoming season, we decided to piece together our top ten list of the best NHL players. After crunching the numbers and evaluating everyone’s team situation, this is the list we came up with. Whether you agree or disagree, don’t be afraid to leave us a comment on social media with your selections.

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Top 10 NHL Players for 2023-24

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Feb 23, 2020; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) shakes hands with Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) after participating in a ceremonial puck drop with former Capital Joel Ward (M) prior to Black History Game at Capital One Arena.