The Forgotten Hockey Players OF Broadway Podcast- NY Rangers Update and Guy LaFleur- Episode #47

The Forgotten Hockey Players of Broadway Podcast

A nostalgic look back at our favorite hockey hero's who wore the red, white and blue for the Rangers during the 1960's,70's and 80's.

*In episode number 47 Tom, Rob and Mike discuss the 1988-89 season when "Hall of Famer " and former Montreal Canadiens right winger Guy Lafleur played for the NY Rangers. They also touch on the performance and results of this years Rangers team as well as other clubs throughout the NHL.

*LaFleur was drafted first overall by the Canadiens during the 1971 NHL draft.

* LaFleur holds the Canadiens all time record for points with 1,246 including 518 goals.

* First player in NHL history to score 50 goals or more for six consecutive seasons including sixty goals during the 1977-78 season.

* Played on five Stanley Cup Championships with Montreal.

* 3 time Art Ross Trophy Winner

* 2 time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner

* 6 time First team All-Star right winger

* Won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1977

*Inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame in 1988

*Played in 67 games and scored 18 goals many of which were clutch for the Rangers during the 1988-99 season while instantly becoming a fan favorite.

* The guys also discussed the Rangers performance thus far during the 2021-22 season.

* Will Georgiev continue to play excellent goal for the club while Shesterkin mends from another injury.

*Have Reaves, Blais (now injured) and Goodrow made the Rangers a tougher team to play against ?

* Are the youngsters finally contributing thus far and why is the team continuing to struggle 5 on 5.

* Who on the team is a potential trade target and should management and fans alike be more focused on next season as a pivotal year in the development for the team?