NHL 19 Legends List


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As is often the case, the Hockey Ultimate Team game mode features many legend cards that are released throughout the season. In NHL 19, the starting pack in HUT rewards an alumni card. Here, we’ll be focussing on all of the legends that anyone can play as at any time through the NHL Alumni Association teams. 

These teams include legends like Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Patrick Roy, Brett Hull, Paul Coffey, and many other all-time greats. Playing on the lines of the All-Time West, All-Time East, All-Time Grit, Local Legends, and the ultimate All-Time All-Star team, these are the legend who you can play as in NHL 19.

Wayne Gretzky (97 OVR) 

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Team: All-Time All-Star, All-Time WestPosition: CenterAge: 57Nationality: CanadianHeight: 183cmWeight: 84kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: Deking 99, Slap Shot Accuracy 99, Wrist Shot Accuracy 99, Offensive Awareness 99, Poise 99, Passing 99, Hand-Eye 99, Puck Control 99

The ultimate goal-scoring machine in the history of North American hockey, Wayne Gretzky is understandably an incredible player on NHL 19. With a maximum rating of 99 in so many of the key offense attributes, ‘The Great One’ is the best player of the All-Time All-Star team.

Mario Lemieux (96 OVR)

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Team: All-Time All-Star, All-Time EastPosition: CenterAge: 52Nationality: CanadianHeight: 193cmWeight: 102kgShoots: RightBest Stats: 99 Deking, 99 Hand-Eye, 99 Passing, 99 Puck Control, 99 Offensive Awareness, 99 Poise, 99 Agility, 99 Slap Shot Accuracy, 99 Wrist Shot Accuracy

Mario Lemieux is a ferocious contender among the NHL 19 legends. With his 90 faceoffs, 99 poise, 92 strength, 95 defensive awareness, and 95 speed, his defensive stats compliment his offensive stats to make him much more than your traditional sniper. 

Patrick Roy (96 OVR)

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Team: All-Time All-Star, All-Time EastPosition: GoaltenderAge: 52Nationality: CanadianHeight: 188cmWeight: 86kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: Poise 99, Five Hole 97, Rebound Control 96, Aggressiveness 95, Endurance 95

Lauded as the greatest goaltender of all-time, Patrick Roy lives up to his legend status in NHL 19. He is incredibly hard to score against, with all reflex attributes rated at 92 or above, as well as boasting 94 stick high and 93 glove high ratings.

Mark Messier (94 OVR)

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Team: All-Time All-Star, All-Time WestPosition: CenterAge: 57Nationality: CanadianHeight: 185cmWeight: 95kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: Offensive Awareness 97, Hand-Eye 96, Defensive Awareness 96, Faceoffs 95, Poise 95

Mark Messier weighs in as NHL 19’s best two-way center, rocking a 95 for faceoffs and 95 for poise. On top of this, he has a 97 offensive awareness to his 96 defensive awareness, making him a potent skater at both ends of the ice.

Jean Beliveau (94 OVR)

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Team: All-Time All-Star, All-Time EastPosition: CenterAge: 87Nationality: CanadianHeight: 191cmWeight: 93kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: Poise 99, Offensive Awareness 96, Deking 95, Passing 95, Balance 95

In the All-Time All-Star lines, the 94 overall Jean Beliveau starts as a bottom six center – showing just how incredibly strong the team is. With 94s and 95s in puck skills and a mighty 96 rating for offensive awareness, Beliveau can set up a goal for any of his teammates. 

Jacques Plante (94 OVR)

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Team: All-Time All-Star, All-Time EastPosition: GoaltenderAge: 89Nationality: CanadianHeight: 183cmWeight: 79kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: Poise 99, Angles 97, Agility 95, Durability 95

Playing as a rare stand-up goaltender in NHL 19, Jacques Plante serves as the perfect back-up to Patrick Roy as he boasts lofty 94s in five hole, glove low, stick high, and vision. 

Larry Robinson (93 OVR)

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Team: All-Time All-Star, All-Time EastPosition: DefensemanAge: 67Nationality: CanadianHeight: 193cmWeight: 102kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: Poise 99, Defensive Awareness 96, Shot Blocking 95, Passing 94, Puck Control 94

With strong shooting numbers, 92 offensive awareness, and 94 passing, Larry Robinson’s attributes live up to his role as an offensive defenseman. However, his 96 defensive awareness, 95 shot blocking, 91 stick checking, 92 body checking, 90 strength, and 92 fighting skill make him one of the best defensemen to have when in your own end.

Other NHL Alumni Association legends on NHL 19

Name
Position
Overall
Team
Joe Sakic
Center
93
All-Time All-Star, All-Time West
Teemu Selanne
Right Wing
93
All-Time All-Star, All-Time West
Guy Lafleur
Right Wing
93
All-Time All-Star, All-Time East
Peter Forsberg
Center
93
All-Time All-Star, All-Time West
Marcel Dionne
Center
92
All-Time All-Star, All-Time West
Brett Hull
Right Wing
92
All-Time All-Star, All-Time West
Bryan Trottier
Center
90
All-Time All-Star, All-Time East
Luc Robitaille
Left Wing
91
All-Time All-Star, All-Time West
Al MacInnis
Defenseman
90
All-Time All-Star, All-Time West
Paul Coffey
Defenseman
93
All-Time All-Star, All-Time West
Phil Housley
Defenseman
90
All-Time All-Star, All-Time East
Chris Pronger
Defenseman
92
All-Time All-Star, All-Time West
Denis Potvin
Defenseman
91
All-Time All-Star, All-Time East
Adam Oates
Center
88
All-Time All-Star
Jean Ratelle
Center
89
All-Time All-Star
Stan Mikita
Center
88
All-Time All-Star
Dale Hawerchuk
Left Wing
91
All-Time All-Star, All-Time West
Glenn Hall
Goaltender
93
All-Time All-Star
Jari Kurri
Right Wing
92
All-Time West
Mike Modano
Center
91
All-Time West
Stan Mikita
Center
88
All-Time West
Chris Chelios
Defenseman
93
All-Time West, Al-Time Grit
Rob Blake
Defenseman
89
All-Time West
Teppo Numminen
Defenseman
85
All-Time West
Glenn Anderson
Right Wing 
87
All-Time West
Bobby Hull
Left Wing
92
All-Time West
Grant Fuhr
Goaltender
89
All-Time West
Ed Belfour
Goaltender
90
All-Time West
Bobby Clarke
Left Wing
89
All-Time East
Johnny Bucyk
Left Wing
88
All-Time East
Michel Goulet
Left Wing
87
All-Time East
Mike Gartner
Right Wing
88
All-Time East
Peter Stastny
Center
88
All-Time East
Dave Andreychuk
Left Wing
86
All-Time East
Mats Sundin
Center
91
All-Time East
Jean Ratelle
Center
89
All-Time East
Larry Murphy
Defenseman
89
All-Time East
Brian Leetch
Defenseman
91
All-Time East
Brad Park
Defenseman
87
All-Time East
Joe Nieuwendyk
Center
87
All-Time East
Billy Smith
Goaltender
91
All-Time East
Gary Roberts
Left Wing
84
All-Time Grit
Jeremy Roenick
Center
89
All-Time Grit
Theoren Fleury
Right Wing
88
All-Time Grit
Keith Tkachuk
Left Wing
85
All-Time Grit
Doug Gilmour
Center
87
All-Time Grit
Scott Mellanby 
Right Wing
82
All-Time Grit
Tie Domi
Right Wing
82
All-Time Grit
Bobby Clarke
Center
89
All-Time Grit
Darren McCarty
Right Wing
80
All-Time Grit
Bob Probert
Left Wing
82
All-Time Grit
Jason Arnott
Center
83
All-Time Grit
Chris Nilan
Right Wing
80
All-Time Grit
Ken Daneyko
Defenseman
85
All-Time Grit
Jeff Beukeboom
Defenseman
79
All-Time Grit
Rob Ramage
Defenseman
85
All-Time Grit
Bryan Marchment
Defenseman
80
All-Time Grit
Garth Butcher
Defenseman
80
All-Time Grit
Ted Lindsay
Left Wing
90
All-Time Grit
Claude Lemieux
Right Wing
82
All-Time Grit
Ron Hextall
Goaltender
87
All-Time Grit
Billy Smith
Goaltender
91
All-Time Grit
Vic Hadfield
Left Wing
83
Local Legends
Bernie Federko
Center
86
Local Legends
Bob Nystrom
Right Wing
86
Local Legends
Sid Abel
Left Wing
90
Local Legends
Howie Morenz
Center
93
Local Legends
Jere Lehtinen
Right Wing
83
Local Legends
R. J. Umberger
Left Wing
81
Local Legends
Butch Goring
Center
83
Local Legends
Steve Larmer
Right Wing
83
Local Legends
Joel Otto
Center
82
Local Legends
Keith Primeau
Center
83
Local Legends
Rick Vaive
Right Wing
83
Local Legends
Dave Babych
Defenseman
83
Local Legends
Joe Watson
Defenseman
83
Local Legends
Donald Awrey
Defenseman
82
Local Legends
Wade Redden
Defenseman
86
Local Legends
Rod Langway
Defenseman
84
Local Legends
Craig Ludwig
Defenseman
81
Local Legends
Gerry Cheevers
Goaltender
89
Local Legends
Kirk McLean
Goaltender
85
Local Legends

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