When the number 11 is mentioned to a card-carrying member of the Garden Faithful, the first thought that would pop into one’s mind is likely Mark Messier. Perhaps, Vic Hadfield for the previous generation of Ranger fans.
After all, both number 11’s were benevolent captains of Broadway’s one and only hockey team. For the purposes of this piece, the number 11 has a different significance. 11 does not represent the number on the back of a player’s sweater. Instead it amounts to all the NHLers to suit up for the Rangers, Islanders and Devils. Let’s rank and reveal them.