My Top 25 NHL Wingers

19.  Milan Lucic

Jun 24, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Bruins left wing

(17) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period in game six of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ivins-USA TODAY Sports

An uneven season was followed by a dominant post-season in which Lucic became one of the most feared players in the game.  His combination of physicality and mean streak make him one of the toughest players in the league to match up against.

18.  Andrew Ladd

Apr 22, 2013; Buffalo, NY, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing

(16) during the game against the Buffalo Sabres at the First Niagara Center. The Jets beat the Sabres 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Winnipeg’s captain has developed into one of the better all-around wingers in the league, playing a hard-nosed game and becoming recognized as one of the top leaders in the game.

17.  Dustin Brown

June 6, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing

(23) hits Chicago Blackhawks defenseman

(27) during the third period in game four of the Western Conference finals of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Kings’ captain is equal part talent and equal part guts.  He is one of those guys that you simply want to have on your team, whatever type of team you have.