The Hockey Hall of Fame is a museum and hall of fame in Toronto, Ontario. It showcases exhibits on players, teams, NHL records, memorabilia, and trophies, including the Stanley Cup. Founded in 1943 in Kingston, Ontario, it moved to Toronto in 1958 due to funding issues. Its first permanent home opened at Exhibition Place in 1961 before relocating to Downtown Toronto’s Brookfield Place in 1993.
Since 1998, it has also hosted IIHF exhibits and the IIHF Hall of Fame. An 18-person committee selects new inductees annually in June, categorized as players, builders, or on-ice officials. A subcategory for female players was added in 2010. Inductions occur in November, followed by a special game featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs. As of 2024, the Hall has inducted 306 players (including 12 women), 117 builders, and 16 on-ice officials.
NHL Teams with Most Hall of Famers List 2025
The Detroit Red Wings lead the teams with the most Hall of Fame players with 68 inductees, followed by the Toronto Maple Leafs with 62, including legends like Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman. The Montreal Canadiens have 58, the New York Rangers have 54, and the Boston Bruins have 52.
The Utah Hockey Club is the newest NHL addition, joining in the 2024–2025 season after the relocation of the Arizona Coyotes' assets to Salt Lake City.
Here's a table summarizing NHL teams with the most Hall of Famers:
| Rank | Team | Total Hall of Fame Players |
| 1 | Detroit Red Wings | 68 |
| 2 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 62 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 58 |
| 4 | New York Rangers | 54 |
| 5 | Boston Bruins | 52 |
| 6 | Chicago Blackhawks | 42 |
| 7 | St. Louis Blues | 26 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 15 |
| 9 | Dallas Stars | 14 |
| 10 | Philadelphia Flyers | 14 |
| 11 | Buffalo Sabres | 13 |
| 12 | Calgary Flames | 12 |
| 13 | Colorado Avalanche | 11 |
| 14 | Edmonton Oilers | 11 |
| 15 | New Jersey Devils | 11 |
| 16 | Los Angeles Kings | 19 |
| 17 | San Jose Sharks | 8 |
| 18 | New York Islanders | 8 |
| 19 | Vancouver Canucks | 8 |
| 20 | Washington Capitals | 8 |
| 21 | Florida Panthers | 7 |
| 22 | Anaheim Ducks | 7 |
| 23 | Carolina Hurricanes | 6 |
| 24 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 |
| 25 | Ottawa Senators | 4 |
| 26 | Nashville Predators | 3 |
| 27 | Winnipeg Jets | 3 |
| 28 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 |
| 29 | Utah Hockey Club (Previously - Arizona Cayotes) | 1 (8) |
| 30 | Seattle Kraken | 0 |
| 31 | Minnesota Wild | 0 |
| 32 | Vegas Golden Knights | 0 |
FAQ's On NHL Teams with Most Hall of Famers
A. The Hockey Hall of Fame was established in 1943.
A. The Hockey Hall of Fame is located at 30 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario.
A. The Hockey Hall of Fame was founded by James T. Sutherland.
A. There are 439 total inductees, including players, builders, and on-ice officials.
A. There are 306 players inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
