How many forwards can be on a NHL roster?

Answer 1

http://oilers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=430807

"Beyond those limitations, the league does not dictate the make-up of a team's roster, though the standard make-up used by most teams for the 20-player game roster is to dress 12 forwards and six defensemen along with the mandated two goaltenders. Rarely a team will use 13 forwards and five defensemen, but it's not overly uncommon for a team to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen."

the link above has a great article that explains the 20-player "dressed list" for games, a 23-player active NHL roster, a 50-contract maximum, and a 90-player maximum reserve list.

Answer 2

Each team can have 25 players on the roster at one time, but they often have 40 players on the team.

Answer 3

generally, in the NHL, 18 skaters and two goaltenders are dressed for a team for a game. usually 12 forwards and 6 defenseman make up the 18 skaters.

Answer 4

I would say 2 per team; This way if one can't play or is unable to, you have a backup; or simply if one gets tired, the other can take his or her place.

Answer 5

3 goalies in minor and major league