Some think he is the best all-around player in the world today ... Helped lead Calgary to within one win of Stanley Cup in June ... Well-spoken Edmonton native tied for NHL lead with 41 goals last season ... Could easily be Canada's captain at 2006 Winter Olympics, if NHLers participate ... Rarely seen without a smile.

NHL STATISTICS
GP	626
G	250
A	253
PTS	503
PIM	422

Enigmatic star took his show to Manhattan last season and will be relied on to get Rangers off the mat ... Possesses more talent in his pinkie finger than most players do at all ... Led NHL in scoring five times ... Has been to the Olympics twice and worn the Czech national colours eight times in total ... Big fan of the NFL and tennis.

NHL STATISTICS
GP	1,027
G	537
A	772
PTS	1,309
PIM	699

Nothing like having a monster season to help earn a spot on Canada's squad ... The 5-foot-8, 185-pounder won the Hart Trophy, Art Ross Trophy and was instrumental in Tampa's Stanley Cup triumph ... Has not represented Canada previously ... Three-time finalist for NCAA's Hobey Baker Award when he played at Vermont in mid-1990s.

NHL STATISTICS
GP	364
G	109
A	150
PTS	259
PIM	120