Every NHL player who wore number 97
8 NHL players have worn 97 since 1917-18. The most decorated: Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers; 3x MVP, 13 other awards), Joe Thornton (Toronto Maple Leafs; MVP, 1 other award), and Kirill Kaprizov (Minnesota Wild; 1 award). Connor McDavid wore it longest, 12 seasons.
| Player | With | Seasons | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | Edmonton Oilers 2015-16 to 2026-27 | 12 | 3x MVP, 13 other awards |
| Joe Thornton | Toronto Maple Leafs 2020-21 | 1 | MVP, 1 other award |
| Kirill Kaprizov | Minnesota Wild 2020-21 to 2026-27 | 7 | 1 award |
| Rostislav Klesla | Columbus Blue Jackets 2000-01 to 2010-11 | 10 | — |
| Jeremy Roenick | Arizona Coyotes 1996-97 to 2006-07 | 6 | — |
| Matt Gilroy | New York Rangers 2009-10 to 2012-13, Ottawa Senators 2011-12, Tampa Bay Lightning 2011-12, Florida Panthers 2013-14 | 6 | — |
| Nikita Gusev | New Jersey Devils 2019-20 to 2020-21, Florida Panthers 2020-21 | 3 | — |
| Per Ledin | Colorado Avalanche 2008-09 | 1 | — |
Seasons in the number, on every club. Honours count NHL awards and All-Star selections on file; numbers from the NHL's season rosters.