List of NHL players (D)

This page is a listing of ice hockey players with the last name beginning with "D" who have played at least one game in the National Hockey League (NHL). It includes all players who meet this criterion, regardless of the length of their NHL career, their position, or their nationality. The list aims to be comprehensive, but unintentional omissions may occur.

For each player, typically the full name, the primary position played (e.g., forward, defense, goalie), and the years during which they played in the NHL are provided, although further details may be included. The list is organized alphabetically by the player's last name. Variations in spelling and common nicknames are sometimes noted where appropriate for disambiguation.

Players are included if they appeared in at least one regular season or playoff game in the NHL. Players who were drafted by an NHL team but never played in an NHL game are not included in this list.

This page is intended to serve as a reference resource for hockey fans, researchers, and historians interested in the players who have participated in the NHL. It is regularly updated as new players enter the league and others retire.