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1. Jonathan Toews, Center, Blackhawks

Jonathan Toews is definitely one of the greatest players in the NHL today, but also leads off the ice. An all-around likable guy, he is the glue that keeps the best franchise in all of sports together with his leadership and willingness to do the dirty things to win. Every year Toews’ jersey is among the league leaders in jersey sales, and as he grows as a player and a leader, his jersey will continue to sell.

Toews is truly among the top five best players in the league right now, and is up for the Frank Selke Trophy once again as the best defensive forward in the NHL. His play in 2010 helped bring the team’s first Stanley Cup since 1961, and his leadership through personal adversity in 2013 helped set the table for a possible dynasty.

Toews is what every NHL player should want to be, a hard-working player who puts as much effort into his defensive game as he does on offense. Every Blackhawks fan should put Toews’ jersey in their closet, and he should be an annual inclusion in the top NHL jersey sales list, as well as the top Chicago jersey.