New York Rangers' Greatest Starting Six

0:00It's April 20th, welcome in. This is NHL News Today, where a team coverage meets AI. If you're dreaming up the ultimate starting 6 for the New York Rangers from their 98 years as an original 6 team, it boils down to 1. Goalie, 2 defensemen, and 3 forwards who define greatness. Henrik Lungquipis locks down net with his insane durability, playing 887 games, a 0.918 save percentage, and that. 2012, Bessina Trophy. Brian Leach and Harry Howe anchor defense. Leach with his offensive fireworks, two Norris trophies, and that epic 1994 cons mive. While Howe brings shut down grit, 1,060 games, and his own Norris in 1967. Lungquipis edges out Mike Richter, who snagged the Stanley Cup in 1994, but lacked the same steady stats over time. Leach outshines others like Brad Park and Points, blending elite skating and vision as an 11 time all-star. Howe staying power and puck-moving kept the Rangers solid through the 50s and 60s, earning

1:04his number retirement in 2009. Up front, Mark Messier captains the trio despite just six seasons, hitting over a point per game each year and delivering that legendary cup guarantee. In the playoffs, Rod Gilbert owns Rangers records with 4-6 goals and 1,021 points across 18 years and 1,065 games. The first to get his number hung in the rafters. John Rattell lit it up on the killer G.A. G line, peaking with 46 goals and 109 points in 63 games back in 19, 71, 72. No current ranger cracks this lineup yet. Igor Shesterkin dazzles with numbers, but needs more playoff runs and seasons to touch Lungquipis. Mika Zebenehad and Adam Fox show promise, yet they trail inefficiency and leadership compared to these icons. These legends built the blue shirt's soul, from cup chases to record books, reminding us why ranger's history hits different every time the puck drops.