Can be as colorful as the stars who wear them. Here’s a look at the top selling NHL jerseys …
1. Marc-Andre Fleury
Fleury is one of three Penguins players in the top 10 best selling NHL jerseys. The Quebec native has proven to be a formidable goaltender, particularly in the team’s 2009 Stanley Cup win.
2. Ryan Miller
In addition to being the Sabres’ star goaltender, Miller gained even more fans as the backstopper for the U.S. Olympic hockey team that won a silver medal in Vancouver in 2010.
3. Claude Giroux
The young NHL All-Star from Canada has become a fan favorite for the Flyers, which is pretty impressive when you consider how tough the Philly fans can be.
4. Nicklas Backstrom
The Capitals’ alternate captain has continued to build off a spectacular rookie season in 2007 to become a great support for captain Alex Ovechkin.
5. Mike Richards
Sales of Richards’ jersey came when he was the captain of the Flyers. After a shocking trade to the Los Angeles Kings in the offseason, it will be interesting to see if his jersey sales rise or fall.
6. Evgeni Malkin
In most cities, he would be the biggest hockey star. But even sharing the spotlight in Pittsburgh with Crosby doesn’t diminish his popularity.
7. Patrick Kane
Kane was already a fan favorite in Chicago before winning the Stanley Cup. His overtime game-winning goal in 2010 against the Flyers only increased his fanbase.
8. Jonathan Toews
The Blackhawk gained more attention after his Stanley Cup win in 2010, becoming the second youngest captain to raise the Cup.
9. Alex Ovechkin
The Capitals’ captain holds down the second spot on the jersey list. That’s no surprise to fans, who like his colorful play on the ice.
10. Sidney Crosby
Crosby has been sidelined since January with lingering symptoms from a concussion, but his jersey continues to top the list in sales. Even his injury can’t dampen his superstar status when it comes to fan apparel.
