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Brian Leetch

1987–2006 · Conn Smythe winner in 1994 and a two-time Norris Trophy defenceman.

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Quick answer

According to GOAT Rank's current model, Brian Leetch ranks #1570 globally and #29 in Ice hockey, with a GOAT Score of 79.1 (89.9 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

How the GOAT Score is calculated →

Sources: NHL official records, Hockey Hall of Fame, Hockey-Reference · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 87%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
79.1
In-sport score
89.9
Ice Hockey
Cross-sport score
79.1
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 48/100 · total legacy 78.0
Stanley Cups
1
Norris Trophy
2
Conn Smythe Trophy
1
NHL points
1,028
All-Star selections
9

Category profile

Dominance
88
Peak
94
Longevity
86
Honours
92
Statistics
90

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
198758
198864
198969
199075
199180
199286
199391
199497
199593
199689
199785
199881
199977
200074
200170
200266
200362
200458
200554
200650

Data sources

  • NHL official records
  • Hockey Hall of Fame
  • Hockey-Reference

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Brian Leetch ranks #29 in Ice Hockey

Brian Leetch ranks #29 in Ice Hockey and #1570 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 89.9/100.

The verified career covers 1987–2006 and 20 documented seasons. Peak is 94/100, with Peak the strongest category at 94/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: Stanley Cups 1, Norris Trophy 2, Conn Smythe Trophy 1, NHL points 1028.

Nearest context: ahead Angela James (89.9); behind Alex Delvecchio (89.8). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Brian Leetch GOAT Score explained

Dominance88/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 88/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak94/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 94/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity86/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 86/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours92/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 92/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics90/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 90/100, based on the verified career record.

Brian Leetch — frequently asked

Is Brian Leetch the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Brian Leetch ranks #29 in Ice Hockey with a GOAT Score of 89.9/100, behind Wayne Gretzky (97.8).
What is Brian Leetch's GOAT Score?
89.9/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 88 (25%), Peak 94 (20%), Longevity 86 (20%), Honours 92 (20%), Statistics 90 (15%).
Where does Brian Leetch rank all time?
#1570 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #29 in Ice Hockey.
Brian Leetch vs Angela James: who ranks higher?
Brian Leetch ranks higher at 89.9 versus Angela James at 89.9, a margin of 0.0 points.

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