Rangers Center Legends of the 2010s

**Corey** (0:00)
It's June 12th, I'm Corey with the story. This is New York Rangers News Today, driven by AI and built for fans. The New York Rangers had a pretty solid run in the 2010s, even without hoisting the Stanley Cup. They made it to the finals once and were close a couple other times. It was a decade where they were good, just not cup winning good, and a big part of that was their center position. When you look back at the guys who played center for them during that stretch, three names really stand out. These guys were the engine for a lot of that success, putting up numbers and making plays when it mattered most.
First up, we got Brad Richards. He only played three seasons, but he made a big splash, racking up over 150 points in just over 200 games. He was a veteran presence who helped lead the team during that finals run.
Fun fact, after he left the Rangers, he went on to win another cup with Chicago. Then there's Derrick Brassard. He was a dynamic player for the Rangers, especially in the playoffs, and his departure actually led to them acquiring Mika Zibanejad. Brassard spent more games with the Rangers than any other team, and it was his most productive stretch. Finally, at the top of the list, Derrick Stepan. He was the heart and soul of the Rangers at center for seven seasons.
He played the most games and scored the most points of any Ranger Center in the 2010s, even outscoring guys like Ritt Nash and Chris Kreider.