Whether a retired player played one game .
Over 1,000 , just over 5,300 players have ever played in the NHL of which approximately 3,400 are currently living and 1,600 are currently registered and active with our association .
Whether a retired player played one game or over 1,000 , just over 5,300 players have ever played in the NHL of which approximately 3,400 are currently living and 1,600 are currently registered and active with our association .