Sports is a business. That is even more so the case in today’s NHL when you have to deal with the realities of a salary cap. That was not the case when Rangers legend Brian Leetch was unceremoniously traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2004. On his birthday nonetheless. Yes, after 17 years and a Stanley Cup Championship that ended a 54 year drought he was gone. Let’s not forget, he was also named the MVP of that playoff year and was the first American ever to win the Conn Smythe Trophy. Business indeed.
A New Leaf
Brian Leetch is arguably the greatest Ranger ever to be drafted by the team.