Edited sentence: In recent years, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Ray Bourque, Mark Messier, Martin Brodeur, Joe Sakic, and Patrick Roy, are among the most celebrated and honoured players.The best known NHL players have historically included Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Jean Beliveau, Howie Morenz, Doug Harvey, Jacques Plante, Red Kelly, Eddie Shore, Terry Sawchuk and Bobby Hull