**Corey** (0:00)
On June 8th, all right, let's talk about the best defenseman to ever rock the Rangers blue. When you look at the history of this original six franchise, the defense is stacked, but goaltending might edge it out. Still, the blue line talent is seriously impressive, and we're breaking down the top three who've worn the blue shirts. Coming in at number three, and this might surprise some, is Adam Fox. He's already cemented himself as the third greatest defenseman in Rangers history, and he's still playing. Since he joined, he's been a rock, racking up over 400 points in under 500 games. He even snagged the Norris Trophy back in 2021, and if he keeps this up, he could be in the running for the greatest ever.
Next up, at number two, is the legendary Ron Greschner.
This guy was a force in the 70s and 80s, holding records for goals in a season by a defenseman and sitting second all time in goals. Assists and total points for Rangers defenseman. He also holds the record for penalty minutes, which just shows how much he put into the game. Finally, the undisputed number one, Brian Leetch. He's the only player in Rangers history to win the Con Smythe Trophy when they hoisted the Stanley Cup in 1993-94. On top of that, he's a Calder Trophy winner, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, and his jersey is retired by the team. These three guys represent the pinnacle of defensive play for the New York Rangers. Each brought something different to the ice, leaving a lasting legacy on the franchise.
That wraps New York Rangers News Today, brought to you with AI.
I'm Corey with the story.
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