Hockey Daily Card Herald

The Oilers' most valuable player in 2000-01, Tommy set a career high in games played, wins (36) and shutouts. In the winter of 1994, he led Sweden to an Olympic gold medal.

Can switch hands on his stick. Used as penalty killer in rookie year. Drafted from Leafs' farm in Pittsburgh. He is good athlete, plays baseball and golf in summer.

Past winner of Calder and Lady Byng trophies as top rookie and for clean, effective play. Camille is smallest player in NHL but also one of smartest. NHL total of 227 goals in ten years attests to that. Camille's weight ranges from 145 to 150 pounds.

Built like a fireplug, Forbes was picked by Wings fan club as "unsung hero."

Tough, two-way hockey is Vic Hadfield's style. He's rated one of the best in hockey at getting the puck out of the corners. Vic has hard slap shot and is very popular with fans.

Walt is the only big league player born in Germany. He's a tough, two-way player who seldom gets knocked off his feet. Walt has been the Rangers' top scorer the last two years. He needed very little minor league seasoning before jumping to New York. His last name is pronounced "Ka-Chook."

A big, rugged defenseman whose style of play is perfectly suited for the NHL. His size and aggressive style have made him a favorite with the fans. Bob is hoping for a big year this season, his third with the Golden Seals after being acquired in 1972 from the Bruins. He was a first round selection by Boston in the Amatuer Draft of 1970.

Tim may be the first player in history to announce "retirement" after making the first All-Star team as he did last season. His slap shot is one of the hardest in the NHL, as are his bodychecks. You can't call him "Tiny" Tim.

Johnny holds practically all of the Bruins' individual scoring records. He is starting his 19th year in the NHL, and the last four seasons have been his best. He passed the 400-goal mark last year, and will probably finish with more than 500. One of only eight men to score 50 or more goals in one season. Johnny is former winner of the Lady Byng Trophy.

As Sundin goes, so go the Maple Leafs. He is the unquestioned leader and offensive captain of one of the top scoring first lines in the NHL. Sundin has scored over 20 goals in all 15 of his NHL seasons.

Small but very talented, Steve led the 2000-01 Blackhawks in assists and points. He also scored the 100th goal of his career. In 1999-2000, he set a career-high mark with 42 helpers.

The "Old Master" of the Ranger defense. Has missed only 20 games in his entire 17-year career. Won Norris Trophy in 1967. Was honored by New York City, the Ranger management, players and press for long service. Once captained Rangers.

A WCHA 1st Team All-Star goaltender with North Dakota in '86-87, Belfour was signed as a free agent by Chicago and turned pro with the Saginaw Gears of the IHL in '87-88. He was named cowinner of the IHL Rookie of the Year award and earned a berth on the IHL 1st All-Star Team in his pro debut, allowing an average of just 3.19 goals against per game in 61 games played with Saginaw. He divided his time between Saginaw and the Blackhawks in '88-89, appearing in 23 NHL games while posting an average of 3.87. He played in 33 games for the Canadian National team in '89-90 before rejoining Chicago for the Stanley Cup playoffs. He appeared in 9 post-season games with the Blackhawks, winning 4 and losing 2 while allowing just 17 GA for an average of 2.49.

Quick-skating Freddy bounced around the Chicago system before making it big in Boston. Part of the now-famous Phil Esposito trade. Quiet man, on the ice and off. Fine passer, can also play the power play and kill penalties.

One of hockey's quickest wits, Gerry Cheevers plays with an unorthodox style. He'll leap to catch the puck and often leaves the crease, but still gets the job done. He now wears a mask after several years without one.

The Canucks leading scorer in 1980-81, Thomas also added 4 power play goals, one game winning goal and one game tying goal during campaign. Many of his goals come from tip-ins, deflections or from wrist-shots.

One of the fastest skaters in the National Hockey League, Wayne led the Seals in scoring last season. A dangerous scorer from up close, seven of his goals came on the power play.