Who Will Be The 100th NHL Player to Score 400 Goals?

It has been almost about four years now since the National Hockey League celebrated Shane Doan's 400th career goal. It was Dec. 23, 2016, scored at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Doan was reported to be the 93rd player to score 400 times in his NHL career.

Shane Doan

So, it got me to thinking; who will be the 100th NHL player to accomplish this feat?

Fast-forward a few seasons and there are now 99 players in the 400-goal club, with Sidney Crosby, Marion Gaborik, Eric Staal, Joe Thornton, Evgeny Malkin and Steve Stamkos achieving this milestone since Doan turned the trick.

Here's the most recent information I could muster on Dec. 6, 2020, along with the dates coinciding with their first season.

Updated @ Dec. 6, 2020
389 - Patrick Kane (2007-08)
386 - Zach Parise (2005-06)

382 - Jeff Carter (2005-06)
377 - Corey Perry (2005-06)
373 - Tomas Vanek (2005-06)
371 - Phil Kessel (2006-07)
369 - Joe Pavelski (2006-07)

Calling it a three-horse race is probably a bit of a stretch. In fact, I'd be very surprised if Parise or Carter even catch up to Kane. For my money, The Chicago Blackhawks forward looks to the best bet to arrive at number 400 when the NHL returns to the ice.

Also, a scan of these names really got me shaking my head because it's hard for me to fathom these young guys are all at least 13 seasons in to their respective NHL careers!

Place your bets everyone!

Who will be the 100th NHL player to reach the 400-goal plateau?