New York Islanders
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The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Confere
Billy Smith was acquired by the Islanders in the 1972 NHL expansion draft. He would win 304 games for the team as the starting goaltender for a majority of the games from 1972 to 1989, which included being the starting goaltender for 13 straight Stanley Cup playoff runs; he retired as the all-time leader in playoff wins with 88.
William Shea played a major role in bringing a hockey team to Long Island.
Denis Potvin led the Islanders to playoff success in the 1970s and 1980s.
Mike Bossy was selected with the 15th overall pick in 1977 and became the third Islander to win the Calder Memorial Trophy.
New York Rangers
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The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. Th
Tex Rickard, president of Madison Square Garden, was awarded the Rangers in 1926.
The Bread Line was the Rangers' first notable line. Consisting of Bill Cook, Bun Cook and Frank Boucher, they played together from 1926 to 1937.
Jean Ratelle played with the Rangers from 1960 to 1975.
Marcel Dionne, acquired by the Rangers in 1987