The Gretzkys have the record for the most points brothers in the NHL. Wayne has 2,857, while Brent wrote his name four times on a score sheet.
If the Gretzky brothers did not make history, several duos, trios or even sextets (the Sutters) did.
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In an absolutely unscientific list, the Journal presents the ten families who have had the most successful careers. And we’re not talking about Andreï and Sergeï Kostitsyn, two former Canadians.
One day, we will add Matthew and Brady Tkachuk to this list, but we will still give them a little time to write their story. Same thing for the Hughes. They are still young spring chickens.
The Richards: Maurice and Henri
Maurice is one of the immortals in the great history of the Canadian. Henri holds the NHL record with 11 Stanley Cup victories. The “Rocket” and the “Pocket Rocket” shared the same locker room for five seasons, lifting the cup all five times.
The Sedins: Daniel and Henrik
Brian Burke made a stroke of genius in the 1999 draft when he found a way to reunite the Sedin twins, claiming Daniel with the second overall pick and Henrik with the next pick. They have never worn a different uniform than the Canucks. Henrik finished his career with 1070 points in 1330 games, compared to 1041 points in 1306 games for Daniel.
The Stastnys: Peter, Marian and Anton
They captured the imagination in the 1980s by fleeing Czechoslovakia to settle in Quebec. Marian, the oldest of the three, was reunited with her two younger brothers one year (1981-1982) after the arrivals of Peter and Anton with the Nordics. Of the three, Peter has the greatest career score with 1,239 points. In the 1980s, Peter followed Wayne Gretzky for the most points.
The Staals: Eric, Marc, Jordan and Jared
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Four Staal brothers have reached the NHL. Of the group, Jared remains the most unknown with little experience from two games with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2012-2013. Eric surpassed the legendary plateau of 1000 points in addition to winning the cup in 2006 with the “Canes”. Jordan also has his name on the most beautiful trophy (Penguins in 2009). Eric, Jordan and Marc have all played more than 1100 games. Jordan is still working with the Hurricanes, while Marc is with the Flyers.
The Espositos: Phil and Tony
Phil and Tony each have their place in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Tony has engraved his name on the Vezina Trophy three times, all three times with the Blackhawks. Phil, meanwhile, had his best seasons in a Boston Bruins uniform, winning the cup twice and the Hart Trophy twice.
The Hulls: Bobby and Dennis
Before Brett, the Hull name remained known for brothers, Bobby and Dennis. Before leaving for the World Hockey Association adventure with the Winnipeg Jets, Bobby terrorized opposing goalies with his younger brother with the Chicago Blackhawks (1964-1965 to 1971-1972).
The Koivu: Saku and Mikko
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Saku wore the “C” as captain of the Canadian for a long time. Mikko wore the “C” as captain of the Minnesota Wild for a long time. Mikko’s number 9 is on the ceiling of the Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota. If it weren’t for the abundance of jerseys already retired in Montreal, Saku would undoubtedly receive the same honor.
The Mahovlichs: Frank and Pete
Frank had 1103 points in 1181 games. Pete scored 773 points in 884 games. Between them, they have ten Stanley Cup rings (6 for Frank and 4 for Pete). Colleague Marc De Foy has often said that Frank changed the image of the CH when he arrived in 1970-1971. In the series of the century in 1972, Pete saved Alan Eagleson from the clutches of the “bad” communists.
The Niedermayers: Scott and Rob
Scott and Rob won the Stanley Cup together with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007. Before Anaheim, Scott already had three Cup rings with the Devils (1995, 2000 and 2003). Scott was a defender with simply terrific skating, while Rob had a good mix of toughness and talent as a center.
The Sutters: Brian, Darryl, Duane, Brent, Rich and Ron
Lindy Ruff didn’t hesitate when asked to identify the most memorable brothers in the NHL. “The Sutters,” he replied. I played with several of the brothers. It’s still crazy to think that six brothers from the same family played in the NHL. »
The Sutters grew up on a farm in the small village of Viking, Alberta.