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New York Rangers: How to build the best line in hockey

By Steve Paulus

BOSTON, MA -DECEMBER 16: Boston Bruins Left Wing Brad Marchand (63) tries to get past New York Rangers Defenceman Brady Skjei (76). During the Boston Bruins game against the New York Rangers on December 16, 2017 at TD Bank Garden in Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA -DECEMBER 16: Boston Bruins Left Wing Brad Marchand (63) tries to get past New York Rangers Defenceman Brady Skjei (76). During the Boston Bruins game against the New York Rangers on December 16, 2017 at TD Bank Garden in Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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The Boston Bruins top line of Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak is thought by many to be the best in the NHL. The New York Rangers could learn a lesson by looking at how that line was put together.

The Bruins top line has been tearing up the Stanley Cup Playoffs. A dominant line, when they are clicking, the Bruins just do not lose. What is unusual is that the line does not include a top ten draft pick. In looking at the top lines in the NHL, they are all anchored by a top pick whether it be Steven Stamkos, Alexander Ovechkin, Jordan Staal or Brayden Schenn. The Rangers could learn a lesson from the Bruins on how to build a top line without top draft choices especially in a year when they have a boatload of draft picks, but only one in the top ten.

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