New York Rangers: Top 20 Goal-Scorers in Franchise History

6. Adam Graves

There are a few cases of “underrated” players on this list, but Adam Graves may be the actual definition of the word.

A second round pick in the 1986 NHL Draft, Graves initially struggled to find a spot with the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers during his first four seasons in the NHL. Then, prior to the 1991-92 campaign, would join former Oiler teammates Mark Messier and Jeff Beukeboom as a free agent in New York.

Graves would finally find himself in New York, posting 26 goals in his first season in the Big Apple. During his first three years in the red, white, and blue, Graves would become an offensive force. He would improve upon his 26-goal effort with a 36-goal season in 1992-93 before exploding for 52 goals in 1993-94, helping him to win the King Clancy Memorial Trophy that season.

Graves would also play an integral part in the Rangers hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time in 54 years, netting 10 goals during the 23-game playoff run.

Over his decade playing in New York, Graves would pot 280 goals in 772 games, placing him third on the team’s all-time list behind Rod Gilbert and Jean Ratelle. As much as those Rangers teams of the ‘90s are remembered for Messier and Leetch, they are equally remembered for the contributions of Graves.

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