The best NHL players achieve their stardom through a variety of abilities. While natural attributes such as speed or toughness or skills such as playmaking or puck-handling are essential, it's the goal scorers who draw the most acclaim.
After all, outscoring one's opponent is the basis of the game. Those who do it better than others are the ones who become the most celebrated superstars.
The annual award for the league's leading goal scorer is named for Maurice "Rocket" Richard. He was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season and to reach 500 career goals.