New York Islanders' Mount Rushmore When the New York Islanders named Bill Torrey their first GM upon coming into the NHL as an expansion team in 1972, they could not in their wildest dreams have predicted that he would have built a championship roster within eight years, largely through drafting and developing. But that's exactly what Torrey did. In his first draft alone, Torrey selected five players who went on to play at least 350 NHL games. Two of them — Lorne Henning and Bobby Nystrom — were still there eight years later when the Islanders won their first of four straight Stanley Cups. When you draft this well, it's no surprise you have a pretty impressive Mount Rushmore. Aside from the fact that they were all drafted and developed by the Islanders, all four share a common accomplishment. Can you guess what it is? Here's the Islanders' Mount Rushmore: And here's how the NHL Mount Rushmore rankings have gone so far: 32. Seattle Kraken [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-32-seattle-kraken] 31. Columbus Blue Jackets [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-31-columbus-blue-jackets] 30. Arizona Coyotes/Utah HC [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-30-arizona-coyotes-utah-hc] 29. Minnesota Wild [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-29-minnesota-wild] 28. Ottawa Senators [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-28-ottawa-senators] 27. Winnipeg Jets [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-27-winnipeg-jets] 26. Vegas Golden Knights [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-26-vegas-golden-knights] 25. Nashville Predators [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-25-nashville-predators] 24. Carolina Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-24-carolina-hurricanes] 23. Anaheim Ducks [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-23-anaheim-ducks] 22. San Jose Sharks [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-22-san-jose-sharks] 21. Calgary Flames [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-21-calgary-flames] 20. Vancouver Canucks [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-20-vancouver-canucks] 19. Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-19-buffalo-sabres] 18. Florida Panthers [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-18-florida-panthers] 17. Dallas Stars [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-17-dallas-stars] 16. Washington Capitals [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-16-washington-capitals] 15. St. Louis Blues [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-15-st-louis-blues] 14. New York Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-14-new-york-rangers] 13. Toronto Maple Leafs [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-13-toronto-maple-leafs] 12. Los Angeles Kings [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-12-los-angeles-kings] 11. Philadelphia Flyers [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-11-philadelphia-flyers] 10. New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-10-new-jersey-devils] 9. Chicago Blackhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-9-chicago-blackhawks] 8. Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-8-tampa-bay-lightning] 7. Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/news/ranking-each-nhl-teams-mount-rushmore-no-7-colorado-avalanche] What should be your favorite team's Mount Rushmore? Let us know at our forum [https://thehockeynews.roundtable.io/THNHOME/posts]. Get the latest news and trending stories right to your inbox by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here [https://info.thehockeynews.com/mail/microsites/951/1/gTeQVf?_gl=1*ustlbj*_ga*NjkyMzUxMy4xNjYzNjIwMzQ3*_ga_PK63FB1PME*MTcxMzUwOTExNi40NDguMS4xNzEzNTA5MjA5LjU5LjAuMA..].
