Our top five NY Rangers of all time

1. Brian Leetch

One of the best and most awarded defenseman in history, it should come to nobody's surprise that Leetch is in the top two.

A transcendent talent and quintessential two-way defenseman, he left an indelible mark on the New York Rangers' storied history. His exceptional vision, smooth skating, and precise passing consistently fueled the team's offense while his tenacious defense and hockey IQ made him a formidable force in his own zone. Leetch's iconic 1994 playoff performance – which remains the gold standard for defensemen – played an integral role in delivering the long-awaited Stanley Cup to Madison Square Garden.

Not many NHL players have done more in a career than Leetch. He is one of just five NHL defensemen to score 100 or more points in a season. He has won the Stanley Cup, the Calder Trophy as the NHL rookie of the year and the Norris Trophy twice as the League's top defenseman. He was captain of the United States tam that won the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.

His signature move was a swivel-hip, side-to-side, shake-and-bake, which often ended with Leetch moving smartly around his opponent. He left many opposing players in his wake.

Leetch also had 28 goals, 61 assists and a plus-minus of +1 in 82 games for the Rangers across playoff appearances.