NHL players from Illinois
54 NHL players on file were born in Illinois. 13 are on NHL rosters now, among them Christian Dvorak, J.T. Compher, and Josh Manson. Chris Chelios leads them with 948 career points. Rosters are on file in full from 1993-94; before that only some of the stars are.
On NHL rosters now (13)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Career | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian DvorakPHI | C | 2016–2027 | 11 | 635 GP · 126 G · 185 A · 311 PTS | Palos, IL |
| J.T. CompherDET | LW | 2016–2027 | 11 | 670 GP · 131 G · 177 A · 308 PTS | Northbrook, IL |
| Josh MansonCOL | D | 2014–2027 | 13 | 718 GP · 45 G · 160 A · 205 PTS | Hinsdale, IL |
| Lane HutsonMTL | D | 2023–2027 | 4 | 184 GP · 21 G · 143 A · 164 PTS | North Barrington, IL |
| Mike ReillyCAR | D | 2015–2027 | 12 | 468 GP · 19 G · 116 A · 135 PTS | Glenview, IL |
| Alex VlasicCHI | D | 2021–2027 | 6 | 278 GP · 9 G · 65 A · 74 PTS | Wilmette, IL |
| Alex TurcotteLA | C | 2021–2027 | 6 | 166 GP · 13 G · 31 A · 44 PTS | Island Lake, IL |
| Gabe PerreaultNYR | RW | 2024–2027 | 3 | 74 GP · 18 G · 18 A · 36 PTS | Hinsdale, IL |
| Spencer StastneyPIT | D | 2022–2027 | 5 | 131 GP · 4 G · 18 A · 22 PTS | Woodridge, IL |
| Cole HutsonWSH | D | 2025–2027 | 2 | 30 GP · 8 G · 13 A · 21 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| Dakota MermisTOR | D | 2017–2027 | 10 | 94 GP · 5 G · 9 A · 14 PTS | Alton, IL |
| Tanner LaczynskiVGK | C | 2020–2026 | 5 | 56 GP · 3 G · 7 A · 10 PTS | Minooka, IL |
| Jack DevineFLA | RW | 2025–2027 | 2 | 7 GP · 0 G · 0 A · 0 PTS | Glencoe, IL |
Former NHL players (41)
| Player | Pos | Years | Seasons | Career | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Chelios | D | 1983–2010 | 26 | 1,651 GP · 185 G · 763 A · 948 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| Ed Olczyk | RW | 1984–2000 | 16 | 1,031 GP · 342 G · 452 A · 794 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| Tony Granato | LW | 1988–2001 | 13 | 773 GP · 248 G · 244 A · 492 PTS | Downers Grove, IL |
| Craig Anderson | G | 2002–2023 | 20 | 709 GP · 319 W | Park Ridge, IL |
| Joe Corvo | D | 2002–2014 | 11 | 708 GP · 92 G · 218 A · 310 PTS | Oak Park, IL |
| Todd Krygier | LW | 1989–1998 | 9 | 543 GP · 100 G · 143 A · 243 PTS | Chicago Heights, IL |
| Bates Battaglia | LW | 1997–2008 | 9 | 580 GP · 80 G · 118 A · 198 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 2015–2026 | 11 | 477 GP · 65 G · 114 A · 179 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| Rick Zombo | D | 1984–1996 | 12 | 652 GP · 24 G · 130 A · 154 PTS | Des Plaines, IL |
| Tommy Wingels | C | 2010–2018 | 8 | 448 GP · 62 G · 81 A · 143 PTS | Evanston, IL |
| Tom Preissing | D | 2003–2010 | 6 | 326 GP · 31 G · 101 A · 132 PTS | Arlington Heights, IL |
| John Moore | D | 2010–2022 | 12 | 544 GP · 38 G · 80 A · 118 PTS | Winnetka, IL |
| Brett Lebda | D | 2005–2012 | 7 | 397 GP · 20 G · 56 A · 76 PTS | Buffalo Grove, IL |
| Al Montoya | G | 2008–2018 | 9 | 169 GP · 67 W | Glenview, IL |
| Dennis Vaske | D | 1990–1999 | 9 | 235 GP · 5 G · 41 A · 46 PTS | Rockford, IL |
| Blake Sloan | RW | 1998–2004 | 6 | 290 GP · 11 G · 32 A · 43 PTS | Park Ridge, IL |
| John Hayden | C | 2016–2026 | 10 | 272 GP · 18 G · 21 A · 39 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| Andrew Hutchinson | D | 2003–2011 | 5 | 140 GP · 12 G · 27 A · 39 PTS | Evanston, IL |
| Tim Stapleton | RW | 2008–2012 | 4 | 118 GP · 19 G · 18 A · 37 PTS | Lagrange, IL |
| Mike Brown | RW | 2007–2016 | 9 | 407 GP · 19 G · 17 A · 36 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| Jaycob Megna | D | 2016–2026 | 8 | 197 GP · 4 G · 23 A · 27 PTS | Northbrook, IL |
| Shawn Cronin | D | 1988–1995 | 7 | 292 GP · 3 G · 18 A · 21 PTS | Joliet, IL |
| Andy Wozniewski | D | 2005–2010 | 5 | 79 GP · 2 G · 10 A · 12 PTS | Buffalo Grove, IL |
| Connor Mackey | D | 2020–2026 | 6 | 45 GP · 4 G · 7 A · 11 PTS | Tower Lakes, IL |
| Joe Day | C | 1991–1994 | 3 | 72 GP · 1 G · 10 A · 11 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| Matt Jones | D | 2005–2008 | 3 | 106 GP · 1 G · 10 A · 11 PTS | Downers Grove, IL |
| Bubba Berenzweig | D | 1999–2003 | 4 | 37 GP · 3 G · 7 A · 10 PTS | Arlington Heights, IL |
| Chris LiPuma | D | 1992–1997 | 5 | 72 GP · 0 G · 9 A · 9 PTS | Bridgeview, IL |
| Robbie Earl | LW | 2007–2011 | 3 | 47 GP · 6 G · 1 A · 7 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| Louie Belpedio | D | 2017–2024 | 4 | 16 GP · 2 G · 4 A · 6 PTS | Skokie, IL |
| Danny Richmond | D | 2005–2008 | 3 | 49 GP · 0 G · 3 A · 3 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| T.J. Tynan | C | 2016–2026 | 5 | 31 GP · 0 G · 2 A · 2 PTS | Orland Park, IL |
| Hugh McGing | RW | 2022–2026 | 3 | 9 GP · 1 G · 1 A · 2 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| Lee Sweatt | D | 2010–2011 | 1 | 3 GP · 1 G · 1 A · 2 PTS | Elburn, IL |
| Greg Rallo | RW | 2011–2013 | 2 | 11 GP · 1 G · 0 A · 1 PTS | Gurnee, IL |
| Brian Fahey | D | 2010–2011 | 1 | 7 GP · 0 G · 1 A · 1 PTS | Glenview, IL |
| Gerald Coleman | G | 2005–2006 | 1 | 2 GP · 0 W | Romeoville, IL |
| Gregg Naumenko | G | 2000–2001 | 1 | 2 GP · 0 W | Chicago, IL |
| Nick Tselios | D | 2001–2002 | 1 | 2 GP · 0 G · 0 A · 0 PTS | Oak Park, IL |
| Ryan Thang | RW | 2011–2012 | 1 | 1 GP · 0 G · 0 A · 0 PTS | Chicago, IL |
| Scott Morrow | LW | 1994–1995 | 1 | 4 GP · 0 G · 0 A · 0 PTS | Chicago, IL |
Birthplace as ESPN lists it for each player. Best career first: points in the regular season, summed over the seasons on file.