Each NHL team has hosted an array of players whose accomplishments have distinguished them from their teammates. These standout figures come in various forms, from scoring forwards to skilled defensemen and exceptional goaltenders. Within this cadre, a select few would be immortalized on their team's Mount Rushmore, representing the top four players in the franchise's history.

For teams with extensive histories, narrowing down the options to four key players can be a daunting task. Conversely, franchises with shorter legacies may find this exercise more manageable. This analysis focuses on players from the past 25 years of NHL history, commencing with the 2000-01 season. Such players are likely more familiar to contemporary fans due to their overall performance, postseason success, and their significance to their respective organizations. Notably, some athletes may feature on the Mount Rushmore of multiple teams given their career spans across several franchises, including relocated teams like the Atlanta Thrashers (now Winnipeg Jets) and Arizona Coyotes (now Utah Mammoth).

The following sections delve into various NHL teams, highlighting their franchise legends from the 2000-01 season onwards. Examples include Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry of the Anaheim Ducks and Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chára of the Boston Bruins, each contributing in unique ways to the success and identity of their teams.