NHL: 30 teams, 30 Stars

A quick look at the 30 teams in the National Hockey League and who has been the best player for them in the first half of the season.

Anaheim Ducks: Corey Perry. With the injuries to Getzlaf and the inconsistency of Ryan, Perry has been the leader of the team from the beginning. Point-per-game pace for this gritty forward has put him among the leagues most well-rounded players.

Atlanta Thrashers: Dustin Byfuglien. As a defenseman, he has lit the lamp 16 times already and added 25 assists, putting him in the lead for the Norris trophy. The Thrashers got more than their money's worth on this trade.

Boston Bruins: Tim Thomas. Everyone's surprised, but should we be? Tim Thomas isn't. The favorite for the Vezina trophy has posted surreal numbers thus far and has silenced the doubters once and for all.

Buffalo Sabres: Drew Stafford. The former first-round pick has quietly put together a solid season for the Sabres, despite injuries. With 15 goals in 28 games, he has put up a 45 goal pace and, although it should slow down, has given this team hope with Derek Roy's injuries.

Calgary Flames: Jarome Iginla. After a dissapointing season in '09-'10, Iginla has put up 39 points thus far, not quite at the level he was a few years ago but he has given the Flames a little bit of a spark despite a disspointing season.

Carolina Hurricanes: Eric Staal. Par for the course for the team captain, his 43 points in 43 games leads the team and puts him among the league leaders. When he's on his game, he can be as dominant as anyone who laces the skates.

Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Sharp. Although he has slowed down from his torrent start, he has still potted 25 goals. The Hawks were expected to be a different team after dismantling the cup-winning squad, but Sharp has been as good as ever.

Colorado Avalanche: Matt Duchene. Duchene has lived up to expectations, excelling in all categories, and has paired up with teammate Paul Stastny to give Colorado one of the league's better center tandems.

Columbus Bluejackets: Rick Nash. He's not having a very flashy season, but with 20 goals he's doing what he's supposed to. He's had less than stellar linemates his whole career, but on a good team this guy could be a superstar.

Dallas Stars: Brad Richards. He's doing it again. After matching his career-high 91 points in his resurgent season last year, he's on pace to put up similar totals in his contract year. Trade rumors swirl but Dallas will be hesitant to deal their star player.

Detroit Red Wings: Nick Lidstrom. Zetterberg leads the team in points, but Lidstrom, who's been nicknamed "The Perfect Human," is having another fantastic season at age 40. On pace for about 78 points, the captain is reminding us why he's won 6 Norris trophies.

Edmonton Oilers: Taylor Hall. The key piece to the Oiler's rebuild, he has played a major role for this team so far and though he'd be fortunate to reach 50 points, his flashes of brilliance display what a bright future this kid has.

Florida Panthers: Tomas Vokoun. He's at it again with a so-so win/loss record, as expected, but good peripheral stats with a 2.56 GAA and .922 SV%. He's stood on his head many a game to keep the struggling Panthers competitive on a nightly basis.

Los Angeles Kings: Anze Kopitar. He's following his break-out year with another dominant season, on an 88 point pace hoping to lead his team deep into the playoffs.

Minnesota Wild: Brent Burns. Minnesotans have been waiting for this guy to break out and it seems he finally has. He's second in goals among blue-liners and tied for first with 6 power-play points. Here's to hoping he stays healthy.

Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price. An All-Star selection, he has been unstoppable at times this season and has given Habs fans enough reason to believe that they chose the right goalie by trading away Halak.

Nashville Predators: Shea Weber. Not a whole lot happening in Nashville, but the defenseman has put up 26 points and has far been the best player on the team. His booming shot ranks among the hardest in the league.

New Jersey Devils: Gabriel Landeskog

New York Islanders: John Tavares. Tavares is slowly coming into his own and despite injuries to key players like Streit, Bailey, Weight, and Okposo, has put up a respectable 30 points so far in his sophomore season.

New York Rangers: Henrik Lundqvist. King Henry has been stellar once again for the blue-coats, winning 19 games with a 2.25 GAA and has been honored with an All-Star game selection.

Ottowa Senators: Erik Karlsson. The young blue-liner has made the scoresheet 25 times already and has been named for what's surely the first of many All-Star selections.

Philadelphia Flyers: Daniel Briere. Leading the team in goals and excelling in all facets of the game, Briere is finally giving the Flyers what they expected when they brought in the star winger. One of the true snubs from the All-Star team this year.

Phoenix Coyotes: Keith Yandle. The Boston native has taken his game to a new level out in the desert, leading his team with 34 points. He'll be one of the league's best all around defensemen for years to come.

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby. The Ovechkin/Crosby debate has taken a whole new turn this season, with Crosby running away with the league-leading 66 points, 21 more than the Alexander the Gr8. Who's better? You decide.

San Jose Sharks: Logan Couture. This stellar rookie leads the team in goals on a roster that features Joe Thornton, Dany Heatley, and Patrick Marleau. The Sharks are going to need him to return from injury in order to stay competetive.

St. Louis Blues: Jaroslav Halak. Halak has been one of the league's best goalies thus far, with 16 wins and 4 shutouts. The Blues will need him to stay dominant if they have playoff aspirations.

Tampa Bay Lightning: Steven Stamkos. Second in goals and points, Stamkos has solidified himself amongs the league's most talented players. With Martin St. Louis as his set-up man, he'll continue putting the puck in the net at a torrid pace.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mikhail Grabovski. With 17 goals and 17 assists, he's one of the few Maple Leafs who doesn't have a negative +/- rating. He's got 12 goals, 4 on the powerplay, in his last 19 games and has been one of their better players all season.

Vancouver Canucks: Daniel Sedin. Tied with his twin brother Henrik with 55 points, he leads the team in goals, giving him the slight edge. He's on pace for around 100 points and 50 goals, making him a top 5 player any way you look at it.

Washington Capitals: Alex Ovechkin. You know you're a talented player when you put up 45 points in 44 games and it's considered a bad season. Alex and the rest of the Capitals have struggled, but they're just too talented not to have a strong second half.