New York Rangers: Top 5 Defensemen in the Henrik Lundqvist Era

5. Dan Girardi –

Dan Girardi is currently the longest tenured New York Rangers defenseman. Girardi has also played the most games in front of Henrik Lundqvist of any other blueliner. The undrafted, right-handed defenseman has been an iron man on the blue line since joining the team during the 2006-2007 season.

Girardi has always been willing to put his body on the line to help out Henrik Lundqvist. His body took the biggest beating during the John Tortorella era and many believe he is still feeling the effects from Tortorella’s game plan. The 32-year-old has registered 45 goals, 180 assists, and a 51 +/- rating in his 773 games played in the NHL. Regardless of what people think about Girardi now, he deserves to be on this list.

The 32-year-old has registered 45 goals, 180 assists, and a 51 +/- rating in his 773 games played in the NHL. Regardless of what people think about Girardi now, he deserves to be on this list.