Center Jean Ratelle first stepped on the ice for the New York Rangers in the 1960-61 season. He’d spend the next 16 seasons wearing the red, white and blue, forming the legendary GAG Line (goal-a-game line) along with Rod Gilbert and Vic Hadfield.
In 862 games with the club, Ratelle scored 336 goals and dished out 481 assists for 817 points. He was a two-time Lady Byng winner, won the Masterson Trophy in 1970-71, the Pearson trophy in 1971-72 and appeared in one All-Star game. Then the trade that changed everything was made.