We recently presented the New York Rangers’ all-time team. Now it’s time to look at the next-best Blueshirts squad.
As we did for the all-time team, we adhered to the NHL’s regular-season active roster maximum of 23 players in choosing twelve forwards, six defensemen, two goalies, and three spares (Black Aces).
Those who appeared on the all-time team were not repeated. Mark Messier appeared on the all-time team as a center. He also played left wing, but he’s widely regarded as a pivot. Nor were wingers moved from their listed position to the other side (tempting to be sure, but too easy).