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NHL Compilers vs Comets

Two careers can end with the same total value — one stacked in a few meteoric seasons (a Comet), the other ground out over a long career (a Compiler). Neither is better; they are different shapes of greatness. Peak-share makes the shape a number: best-3-season VAL ÷ career VAL.

VAL-based and distinct from the NFL production-based version. High share = front-loaded (Comet); low share = sustained (Compiler). Qualifying floor: ≥6seasons and a career at or above this sport's 70th-percentile career VAL (87.6). 904 careers qualify. Value shown is peak-share as a percentage.

Comets — Concentrated Peaks

peak-share %

A few towering seasons carried the career.

Showing 30 of 40 ranked entries.

  1. 1Kirill KaprizovL · 6 seasons · career 105.6 VAL · peak-3 64.361
  2. 2Tim StützleC · 6 seasons · career 88.3 VAL · peak-3 53.661
  3. 3Tage ThompsonC · 8 seasons · career 95 VAL · peak-3 54.758
  4. 4Jason RobertsonL · 6 seasons · career 111.5 VAL · peak-3 63.957
  5. 5Jason AllisonC · 9 seasons · career 103.9 VAL · peak-3 59.557
  6. 6Jordan KyrouR · 8 seasons · career 88.1 VAL · peak-3 49.957
  7. 7Alexander RadulovR · 7 seasons · career 88.3 VAL · peak-3 5057
  8. 8Jack HughesC · 7 seasons · career 94.6 VAL · peak-3 53.557
  9. 9Nick SuzukiC · 7 seasons · career 104 VAL · peak-3 57.655
  10. 10Quinn HughesD · 7 seasons · career 95.1 VAL · peak-3 50.753
  11. 11Cale MakarD · 7 seasons · career 113.2 VAL · peak-3 60.253
  12. 12Jimmy CarsonC · 9 seasons · career 95.3 VAL · peak-3 50.653
  13. 13Kent NilssonC · 8 seasons · career 106.5 VAL · peak-3 55.552
  14. 14Robert ThomasC · 8 seasons · career 101.2 VAL · peak-3 52.752
  15. 15Adam FoxD · 7 seasons · career 93.8 VAL · peak-3 47.751
  16. 16Elias PetterssonC · 8 seasons · career 114.1 VAL · peak-3 57.650
  17. 17Roope HintzC · 8 seasons · career 101.2 VAL · peak-3 50.550
  18. 18Ken DrydenG · 7 seasons · career 101.3 VAL · peak-3 50.450
  19. 19Patrik LaineL · 9 seasons · career 100.5 VAL · peak-3 49.549
  20. 20Rasmus DahlinD · 8 seasons · career 97.8 VAL · peak-3 47.148
  21. 21Adam DeadmarshR · 9 seasons · career 88.2 VAL · peak-3 42.448
  22. 22Barry PedersonC · 11 seasons · career 114.1 VAL · peak-3 54.548
  23. 23Dylan StromeC · 9 seasons · career 98.5 VAL · peak-3 46.647
  24. 24Gerard GallantL · 10 seasons · career 94.9 VAL · peak-3 44.847
  25. 25Brian BradleyC · 11 seasons · career 92.8 VAL · peak-3 43.847
  26. 26Guy ChouinardC · 8 seasons · career 102.4 VAL · peak-3 48.347
  27. 27Tony TantiR · 9 seasons · career 95 VAL · peak-3 44.747
  28. 28Joel Eriksson EkC · 10 seasons · career 91.9 VAL · peak-3 43.247
  29. 29Brady TkachukL · 8 seasons · career 110.9 VAL · peak-3 5247
  30. 30Ian TurnbullD · 9 seasons · career 88.5 VAL · peak-3 41.547

Compilers — Sustained Careers

peak-share %

Value spread evenly across a long career — longevity as greatness.

Showing 30 of 40 ranked entries.

  1. 1Gordie HoweR · 26 seasons · career 405.3 VAL · peak-3 63.416
  2. 2Mark MessierC · 25 seasons · career 363.5 VAL · peak-3 61.817
  3. 3Alex DelvecchioC · 22 seasons · career 272.4 VAL · peak-3 47.617
  4. 4Ray BourqueD · 22 seasons · career 316 VAL · peak-3 55.818
  5. 5Alex OvechkinL · 21 seasons · career 384.1 VAL · peak-3 68.418
  6. 6Sidney CrosbyC · 21 seasons · career 375.5 VAL · peak-3 6818
  7. 7Ron FrancisC · 22 seasons · career 319.1 VAL · peak-3 59.219
  8. 8Nicklas LidstromD · 20 seasons · career 280 VAL · peak-3 5219
  9. 9Eric NesterenkoR · 20 seasons · career 134.3 VAL · peak-3 25.119
  10. 10Joe ThorntonC · 24 seasons · career 336.5 VAL · peak-3 63.619
  11. 11Patrick MarleauC · 22 seasons · career 294.9 VAL · peak-3 55.919
  12. 12Jaromir JagrR · 23 seasons · career 384.2 VAL · peak-3 73.419
  13. 13Wayne GretzkyC · 20 seasons · career 388.7 VAL · peak-3 74.319
  14. 14Anze KopitarC · 20 seasons · career 306.8 VAL · peak-3 59.619
  15. 15Brendan ShanahanL · 21 seasons · career 312.2 VAL · peak-3 60.819
  16. 16Stan MikitaC · 21 seasons · career 290 VAL · peak-3 56.519
  17. 17Jordan StaalC · 20 seasons · career 197.1 VAL · peak-3 39.120
  18. 18Scott StevensD · 22 seasons · career 213.6 VAL · peak-3 42.620
  19. 19Mike ModanoC · 21 seasons · career 309 VAL · peak-3 61.720
  20. 20Matt CullenC · 21 seasons · career 179.3 VAL · peak-3 35.920
  21. 21Steve YzermanC · 22 seasons · career 344.2 VAL · peak-3 68.920
  22. 22Al MacInnisD · 21 seasons · career 276.5 VAL · peak-3 55.520
  23. 23Zdeno CharaD · 24 seasons · career 204.9 VAL · peak-3 41.520
  24. 24Ryan SuterD · 20 seasons · career 184.6 VAL · peak-3 37.420
  25. 25Johnny BucykL · 23 seasons · career 266.2 VAL · peak-3 54.621
  26. 26Chris CheliosD · 23 seasons · career 214.8 VAL · peak-3 44.221
  27. 27Tim HortonD · 22 seasons · career 127.2 VAL · peak-3 26.221
  28. 28Norm UllmanC · 20 seasons · career 236.2 VAL · peak-3 48.721
  29. 29Phil HousleyD · 20 seasons · career 228.4 VAL · peak-3 47.121
  30. 30Shane DoanR · 21 seasons · career 247.3 VAL · peak-3 5121