Veteran players and top prospects This section includes all veteran NHL players who appeared in at least one NHL game during the 1996-97 season, top prospects and other players signed with a NHL team as of July 29, 1997.

1997 top draft picks This section includes all players selected in the first six rounds of the 1997 NHL draft.

Head coaches

The Closer A look back at the distinguished career of Mario Lemieux.

National Hockey League statistical leaders