Hockey is and amazing sport, with amazing players. Many of the NHL players are from different places in the world. Such as Russia, Canada, Sweden, the U.S and more. There are many great offensive players, along with many great defensive players. Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, Evgini Malkin, and Joe Thorton are some of the great offensive players. Sergie Gonchar, Mark Eaton, and Scott Neidermyier are some of the great defensive players.