New York Rangers: Five unsung players to be thankful for

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 6: Rangers logo at center ice prior to the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Rangers NHL game on November 6, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. (Photo by John Crouch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Every year around this time we take a second to reflect on what we are thankful for. As New York Rangers fans, these are some players that deserve more thanks than they have ever been given.

Here at Blue Line Station we are celebrating Thanksgiving week with some topical articles about what we are thankful for regarding the New York Rangers. Come back Thursday for an article on what we are thankful for from this year’s team.

The New York Rangers are among the most storied franchises in the NHL. Players come and go, and often times only the elite are remembered, for better or worse. Sometimes, in order to fully embrace the mystique of such a fantastic club, we must dive deeper to appreciate those we have in front of us.

Today, we take a look at players past and present. These players are forgotten or under appreciated. However, their contributions to the New York Rangers organization should be praised.

Take a few minutes to enjoy and give thanks for these five players who were unsung heroes from the John Tortorella and Alain Vigneault eras.

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