NHL players from Chicago, Illinois
20 NHL players on file were born in Chicago, Illinois. 10 are on NHL rosters now, among them Vinnie Hinostroza, John Hayden, and Hugh McGing. Chris Chelios has played the most NHL seasons of them, 26. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
On NHL rosters now (10)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie HinostrozaCOL | C | 2015–2026 | 11 |
| John HaydenSEA | C | 2016–2026 | 10 |
| Hugh McGingSTL | RW | 2022–2026 | 3 |
| Cole HutsonWSH | D | 2025–2026 | 1 |
| Alex TracyVGK | G | No games yet | — |
| Nicholas KempfWSH | G | No games yet | — |
| Owen FloresLA | G | No games yet | — |
| Paul FischerEDM | D | No games yet | — |
| Ryan HealeyNYI | D | No games yet | — |
| Ryder FetterolfNJ | G | No games yet | — |
Former NHL players (10)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Chelios | D | 1983–2010 | 26 |
| Ed Olczyk | RW | 1984–2000 | 16 |
| Bates Battaglia | LW | 1997–2008 | 9 |
| Mike Brown | RW | 2007–2016 | 9 |
| Danny Richmond | D | 2005–2008 | 3 |
| Joe Day | C | 1991–1994 | 3 |
| Robbie Earl | LW | 2007–2011 | 3 |
| Gregg Naumenko | G | 2000–2001 | 1 |
| Ryan Thang | RW | 2011–2012 | 1 |
| Scott Morrow | LW | 1994–1995 | 1 |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Most seasons first.