The New Jersey Devils took defensive hockey to another level and were also aided by one of the greatest goalies in NHL history and more. Here's their Mount Rushmore.
From Mickey Mouse to powerhouse, the New Jersey Devils have been a standard bearer in the NHL for decades. With three Stanley Cups in nine years, they aren't exactly a dynasty, but they're close.
Make no mistake, those three championship teams were built by Lou Lamoriello, so you know that there was nothing more important than the collective effort, many times at the expense of personal accolades. That's just the way they did it in New Jersey. And it worked.
Their Mount Rushmore reflects those glory years, comprised of an all-time great NHL goalie, the most feared defenseman of his generation and a guy who was consistently outstanding and unselfish.
Here's their Mount Rushmore:
And here's how the NHL Mount Rushmore rankings have gone so far:
32. Seattle Kraken
31. Columbus Blue Jackets
30. Arizona Coyotes/Utah HC
29. Minnesota Wild
28. Ottawa Senators
27. Winnipeg Jets
26. Vegas Golden Knights
25. Nashville Predators
24. Carolina Hurricanes
23. Anaheim Ducks
22. San Jose Sharks
21. Calgary Flames
20. Vancouver Canucks
19. Buffalo Sabres
18. Florida Panthers
17. Dallas Stars
16. Washington Capitals
15. St. Louis Blues
14. New York Rangers
13. Toronto Maple Leafs
12. Los Angeles Kings
11. Philadelphia Flyers
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