"European Invasion: Record Number of NHL Players Hail from the Continent. In a significant shift in the league's demographics, Europeans are making their mark on the NHL like never before. According to recent statistics, nearly 15% of all NHL players have roots in European countries, a stark increase from previous years. The influx of talented players from countries such as Sweden, Finland, and the Czech Republic has brought a fresh wave of skill and competition to the league, forcing teams to adapt and innovate their scouting strategies to stay ahead of the curve."
*This was originally published in April 2018 Europeans are having a bigger impact in the NHL now than ever before. Of the 1,023 players to play in at least one…
