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New York Rangers forgotten players A-Z: The G’s

By Michael DeRosa

1990: Forward Tony Granato of the New York Rangers. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport
1990: Forward Tony Granato of the New York Rangers. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport /
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MONTREAL- NOVEMBER 22: The scoreboard at the Bell Centre displays images of Patrick Roy with Stanley Cup banners and retired numbers in the background before the game between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on November 22, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Bruins defeated the Canadiens 3-2 in a shootout.(Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)
MONTREAL- NOVEMBER 22: The scoreboard at the Bell Centre displays images of Patrick Roy with Stanley Cup banners and retired numbers in the background before the game between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on November 22, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Bruins defeated the Canadiens 3-2 in a shootout.(Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images) /

Bernie Geoffrion RW

Bernie Geoffrion is one of the most iconic players in the history of the Montreal Canadiens. In 766 games over 14 seasons with the Canadiens, he had 371 goals, 388 assists and 759 points. With that, he would win six Stanley Cups, the Art Ross Trophy twice, the Calder Memorial Trophy and the Hart Memorial Trophy. He played in 11 NHL All-Star games as well. Thus, it’s not surprising that he’s in the Hockey Hall of Fame and his No. 5 was retired by Montreal, as you can see in the photo above.

Yet, even with all of this, it’s important to remember that he did not finish his career with the Canadiens. That’s right, the right winger would play his final two seasons in the NHL with the Rangers after taking two years off from the league. In 117 games with the Blueshirts, he had 22 goals, 41 assists and 63 points. At this point of his career, he was no longer a star anymore, but still produced well enough.

Geoffrion is another one of those former Rangers who is certainly remembered most for his time with another organization. His tenure with Montreal was enough for him to be named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players by NHL.com in 2017. It’s a shame that the Rangers landed him so late in his career.

Geoffrion also would become the head coach of the Rangers after he retired in 1968. However, he would only hold the position for 43 games because he developed stomach ulcers.

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