Elite Sports NY · Mar 24, 2020
New York Rangers look back: Brian Leetch
It must be tough to be a defenseman in the New York Rangers organization when a comparison is always made to the legendary Brian Leetch.
The New York Rangers made one of the best draft selections in franchise history in 1986. With the No. 9 overall pick in that year’s NHL Entry Draft, the club selected Brian Leetch from Boston College.
As they say, the rest is history.
A career on the Blueshirts blue line
Leetch made his Rangers debut in the 1987-88 season at 19 years old. The following campaign, he made his presence known by winning the Calder Trophy as the league’s Rookie of the Year. Appearing in 68 games, the then-rookie recorded 23 goals and 48 assists for 71 points.