Whether you’re a new hockey fan this season—by way of Heated Rivalry, perhaps?—or a longtime watcher checking in on your favorite team, there’s no denying that the NHL’s most talented young players also just so happen to be some of the world’s most handsome men. From star forwards like the New York Islanders‘ Mathew Barzal to […]
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Whether you’re a new hockey fan this season—by way of Heated Rivalry, perhaps?—or a longtime watcher checking in on your favorite team, there’s no denying that the NHL’s most talented young players also just so happen to be some of the world’s most handsome men.
From star forwards like the New York Islanders‘ Mathew Barzal to the New Jersey Devils‘ center player Jack Hughes, the league is packed with men who are stepping into the spotlight as prominent figures across the cultural zeitgeist and drawing new fans into the sport with their charisma and talent. To be sure, it’s not just the powerful offensive players that are rocking the boat—defense and goalies are having their own star-making moments. Defensemen like Cole Makar, Quinn Hughes, and Matthew Schaefer are all on their way to snagging top-ranked spots, while goalies like Connor Hellebuyck, Jake Oettinger, and Andrei Vasilevskiy are making waves, too.
This season, teams like the Colorado Avalanche, the Detroit Red Wings, and the New York Islanders are taking the league by storm and are projected to have a major 2026.
Without further ado, see all of the hockey players stealing goals—and hearts—this season.
Juraj Slafkovský
Mathew Barzal
Seth Jones
Timo Meier
Connor Bedard
Jack Hughes
Mitch Marner
Arshdeep Bains
Sidney Crosby
