Once again, no surprise here with Marian Gaborik of the Rangers getting the nod. Gaborik starred for Team Chara in the all-star game and scored three times...Young players who want to learn about skating just need to watch him for a few moments of any shift ... Number two? None other than Sidney Crosby.

Questions for the poll were written by Hockey Night in Canada and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA). The questions were circulated to players by the NHLPA. The responses were compiled by staff members of the NHLPA and forwarded to Hockey Night in Canada. 318 players responded to the questionnaire.