A list of the greatest New York Rangers players of all time. One of the Original Six franchises in the NHL, the Rangers have a storied history, albeit one that's generally associated with near misses. Despite the franchise generally being among the league's best, the team has only won one Stanley Cup since 1940. That doesn't mean the team hasn't had some of the best players in the NHL. Some of the greatest Rangers in team history are some of the most recognizable faces in the league. Many Rangers have taken home individual honors, even when the team has faltered. If you want hall of fame players, the Rangers have them. Mark Messier, Brian Leetch and even Wayne Gretzky have suited up on Broadway. The Blueshirts have always featured a rich history of strong goaltending with the likes of Eddie Giacomin, MIke Richter and Henrik Lundqvist all standing between the pipes.
Who are some of the greatest New York Rangers of all time? That's not an easy question, especially when you consider who has played for the team. But it's up to you decide who are the best players to play for the Rangers. Are these guys the greatest hockey players of all time or even the best players today? That's up to you to decide but for now, take a look and vote up and down your favorite Rangers of all time.
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Adam Graves
Brian Leetch
Jean Ratelle
John Vanbiesbrouck
Mark Messier
Mike Gartner
Phil Esposito
Rod Gilbert
Ron Greschner
Ryan Callahan