From 50 goal scorers to Norris winning defenseman to Vezina caliber goaltending, the New York Rangers have seen it all. Now, ESNY takes a look at what could be the most intriguing and discussed category in professional hockey, the toughest player.
Defining toughest is not as simple as who fights the most or who takes the most penalties in a season or career. The category has to include criteria such as who hit the hardest, who was feared when on the ice, and who took a beating standing in front of the goal defending it or attacking it.