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Ranking the New York Rangers toughest players

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Ranking the New York Rangers toughest players 1
Feb 23, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; New York Rangers center J.T. Miller (10) and New Jersey Devils center Sergey Kalinin (51) fight during the second period at Prudential Center. Miller received a match penalty for having tape too low on his hand. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) is congratulated by defenseman Dan Girardi (5) after defeating the the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) is congratulated by defenseman Dan Girardi (5) after defeating the the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

2. Dan Girardi

Sure, you just might be one of those diehard Rangers fans who can’t stand Dan Girardi. We know why. His hefty $5.5 million salary through the 2019-20 season coupled with his falloff in production is exactly why fans have soured.

Still, though, you cannot argue the man’s toughness.

A season ago the man played with a cracked kneecap. Yes, that’s right, a cracked kneecap. During the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Girardi played through a grade 1 MCL sprain.

From 2007 through 2015, Girardi only missed an incredible five games in eight seasons. Whether it’s blocking shots or cleaning up the front of Henrik Lundqvist’s net, Girardi, one of the Rangers toughest leaders, has always been there for the Blueshirts.

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Robby Sabo
Robby Sabo

Robby Sabo is a co-founder, CEO and credentialed New York Jets content creator for Jets X-Factor - Jet X, which includes Sabo's Sessions (in-depth film breakdowns) and Sabo with the Jets. Host: Underdog Jets Podcast with Wayne Chrebet and Sabo Radio. Member: Pro Football Writers of America. Coach: Port Jervis (NY) High School. Washed up strong safety and 400M runner. SEO: XL Media. Founder: Elite Sports NY - ESNY (Sold in 2020). SEO: XL Media.

Email: robby.sabo[at]jetsxfactor.com

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