GLENDALE, Ariz. — So, OK, an exercise in which Henrik Lundqvist, Ed Giacomin and Mike Richter can each be designated as the greatest goaltender in franchise history … by nationality.
As the World Juniors crown a champion Sunday in Vancouver, Slap Shots is issuing our six-nations ranking of our three local club’s all-time greatest by birthplace. Ranking is determined by contributions with team — which is why, say, Wayne Gretzky is not ranked as the Rangers’ greatest Canadian-born player and Jaromir Jagr is not atop the Devils’ Czech Republic list.
Greatest US-born players
Rangers: 1.