He is a cousin of NHL legend and Hockey Hall of Fame member Mark Messier.

He was brother-in-law to another NHL legend of Slovak descent Rudy Migay who played for Toronto Maple Leafs.

There's still undeniable reverence for an NHL legend, but there's also a sense that we're nearing the last page of the fable.

He was most successful during his years on the Montreal Canadians where he played with several NHL legends such as Henri Richard and Jean Béliveau.

The Whalers also acquired another NHL legend, Bobby Hull, near the trade deadline in 1980.

Pioneers - NHL legends discuss their groundbreaking careers.

The Boston Bruins' post-Stanley Cup parade party at SHRINE at MGM Grand at Foxwoods has become the stuff of NHL legend.

For the first time ever, NHL legends are included in the game and are fully functional in any modes.

This was also the first season for the now retired NHL legend Nicklas Lidstrom.