Whether Alain Vigneault called the name of Brad Richards, Derek Stepan or Derick Brassard during the spring of 2014, New York Rangers fans knew what to expect.
Offense — a balanced attack and a feared, relentless forecheck.
This was a huge key in the Rangers Stanley Cup run that spring. The club’s balance from line one through three (in terms of scoring) and one through four (in terms of depth), was a prominent factor in the overall success of the Eastern Conference champions.