Alexis Lafreniere selected by the New York Rangers (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
There’s a small, but select group of French-Canadian stars who have played for the New York Rangers
Ask a fan of the New York Rangers who was the greatest Blueshirt of all time and many will name Rod Gilbert. It’s hard to argue with that answer. He is the all-time franchise leader in goals, points and power play goals. He is first or second in every major offensive category in team history. He’s also French-Canadian, just like the next potential Rangers superstar, Alexis Lafrenière.