Glenn Anderson

Six Stanley Cups with Edmonton and Toronto — the most underrated player of the Oilers dynasty.

Glenn Anderson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1960. Edmonton Oilers selected him 69th overall in the 1979 NHL Draft — alongside Jari Kurri in the same draft. His career produced 498 goals and 601 assists for 1,099 career points. He won five Stanley Cup championships with Edmonton (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990) and one with the New York Rangers (1994). He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008 and named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in 2017. He scored 92 goals in playoff hockey — the most by any player not named Gretzky, Messier or Lemieux. He played on a dynasty built around four superstars — Gretzky, Messier, Kurri and Coffey — yet was the player whose contributions were often decisive in critical moments. His scoring in overtime playoff situations was remarkable. His combination with Kurri on the right side of the Oilers' top line produced one of the most prolific individual right-wing partnerships in playoff hockey history.

Anderson was a dynamic right winger known for his explosive speed and clutch scoring ability in playoff situations. He possessed excellent hockey sense and timing, making him particularly dangerous on the power play and in crucial moments. His ability to elevate his performance during the Stanley Cup playoffs made him one of the most reliable postseason performers of his era.

Anderson's six Stanley Cup championships and exceptional playoff performances cemented his status as one of the greatest winners in NHL history. He demonstrated how elite role players could be just as crucial as superstars in building championship dynasties.

• Stanley Cup 6x (1984,1985,1987,1988,1990,1994)
• Hall of Fame (2008)
• NHL 100 Greatest Players

Team Career

Team	Period	GP	Goals
Edmonton Oilers	1980–1991	845	358
St. Louis Blues	1996–1996	20	4
Toronto Maple Leafs	1991–1994	189	65
New York Rangers	1994–1996	96	34
Canada	—	84	33