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New York Ranger’s Trio Leave Boston for Broadway

The New York Rangers most heated, hated rivals are fellow Original Six member, Bruins of Boston. But in the last few years, the Rangers have dipped into the backyard of the Bruins to pilfer three pretty good players from “Beantown”. The Ranger’s Trio in question are Chris Kreider, Kevin

The Ranger’s Trio in question are Chris Kreider, Kevin Hayes and Jimmy Vesey. All three grew up, played hockey and went to college within the Boston area. All three then made their way to the bright lights of Broadway.

Of the three, the only one who was drafted by the Rangers was Chris Kreider,

Feb 18, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Rangers forward Kevin Hayes (13) during the pre game warm up against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

who chose to play hockey at Boston College, before he tried his hand at the NHL.