Top 5 New York Rangers Right Wingers in the Henrik Lundqvist Era

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Mar 2, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) makes a save in front of defenseman Nick Holden (22) during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Henrik Lundqvist has shared the ice with many players all in New York Rangers jerseys since his arrival in 2005. There have been many right wingers to share the same ice as Lundqvist, trying to build him a lead to bring home the victory. This is a list composed of the top 5 right wingers that played for the New York Rangers during the Henrik Lundqvist era.

It’s that time again! It’s time for the ‘Top 5 in the Henrik Lundqvist Era’. This time its right wingers, there have been many to play for the New York Rangers since Henrik Lundqvist debuted. After careful consideration and scoping through every New York Rangers roster since the 2005-2006 season.

The list was cut down to the top eight right wingers and then the final three cuts were made. This is the list of the top 5 right wingers to play for the New York Rangers in the Henrik Lundqvist era (Sorry to those players that did not make the list, especially you, Nikolai Zherdev…Oh what could have been.)

Martin St. Louis –

Martin St. Louis began his journey with the New York Rangers at the trade deadline in the 2013-2014 season. The Rangers traded their captain, Ryan Callahan, a 2015 first-round draft pick, a conditional 2014 second-round pick which turned into a first-round pick, and a conditional 2015 seventh-round pick.

St. Louis struggled offensively during the end of the regular season but was a key component in the Rangers fighting their way to the Stanley Cup final for the first time since 1994. St. Louis played in 93 games for the Rangers and tallied 22 goals and 38 assists for them during that time span.

St. Louis was a veteran leader for the Rangers during his time with them and helped them reach the Stanley Cup final and the Eastern Conference final in his 93 games with the Rangers.

March 5, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) and center Tyler Toffoli (73) celebrate the goal scored by right-wing Marian Gaborik (12) against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Marian Gaborik –

Before joining the New York Rangers, Marian Gaborik was known by Rangers fans as the guy on the Minnesota Wild who tallied 6 points including 5 goals in one game against the Rangers. On July 1, 2009, Gaborik signed a five-year $37.5 million contract with the New York Rangers.

Gaborik didn’t take long to impress the Rangers as he scored 10 goals within the first 14 games of the season. The Rangers knew that Gaborik was injury prone and that came to light through out his four seasons in New York.

Marian Gaborik surpassed the 40 goal mark twice as a New York Ranger and had 114 goals and 115 assists during his 255 game stint with the New York Rangers.

Ryan Callahan –

Ryan Callahan was drafted by the New York Rangers with the 127th overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Level draft. Callahan debuted for the Rangers when he played 16 games during the 2006-2007 season at the age of 21. He earned himself a spot on the main roster a year later and was never sent back down to the AHL after that.

Callahan was named the 26th captain in New York Rangers history on September 12, 2011. He was always known for his hustle and his determination as a Ranger. He was rewarded for it as he earned the recipient of the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award. Callahan won the award four times in his eight years with the Rangers.

Callahan’s stint with the Rangers came to an end when his was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange of Martin St. Louis and a second-round draft pick in the 2015 draft.

Kevin Hayes –

Kevin Hayes was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks with the 24th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Level draft. Luckily enough for the New York Rangers, the Blackhawks weren’t able to sign him. Therefore, Hayes became an unrestricted free agent. He signed with the Rangers shortly after and started playing for the Rangers during the 2014-2015 season.

Hayes may be 24-years-old but he is quickly becoming one of the best right wingers the Rangers have had in the Henrik Lundqvist era. Hayes has now played in 230 games for the Rangers and has contributed 48 goals and 82 assists.

Kevin Hayes is still growing and the sky’s the limit for his potential to become one of the best right wingers in Rangers history.

Jaromir Jagr –

Last but not least is the great #68. Jaromir Jagr rounds out the list of top five right wingers in the Henrik Lundqvist era. Jagr’s tenure with the New York Rangers began on January 23, 2004. He was traded by the Washington Capitals in exchange for Anson Carter. Washington would also pay around $4 million per year of Jagr’s salary.

Jagr played four seasons with the New York Rangers. He contributed 124 goals and 195 assists in 277 games played for the Rangers. On October 5th, 2006, Jagr was named the teams 24th captain.

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Jaromir Jagr’s career with the New York Rangers came to an end in 2008. Jagr was an unrestricted free agent and was informed by Glen Sather that the team would not resign him. Jagr signed with Avengard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League soon after.

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