Since the dawn of the “New NHL”, the Rangers have dressed a team that may not seem like much on paper, but always has a few surprises up its sleeve to get the job done offensively. In the 2005-2006 season, it was Martin Straka who stole produced at a level (76 points) that none thought possible after the Rangers signed him. He followed up that 76 point campaign with a 70 point campaign in 2006-2007, where none of us thought he could do that twice in a row.
In 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 it was Brandon Dubinsky who burst on to the scene with 40 points in each season, showing he can provide some much needed secondary scoring. Then it was Vinny Prospal in 2009-2010 who surprised the critics. A trio of Dubinsky, Ryan Callahan, and Derek Stepan last season showed that the Rangers just might be on to something here.
Each season the Rangers have had expectations shattered by a single player who surprises the league. This year the candidates begin and end with the left winger on...
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