Are the Rangers tough enough?
The Florida Panthers are the toughest NHL team and also Two-Time Stanley Cup champs. There IS a direct correlation.
There are tough guys on the Blueshirts and you know who they are. So does The Maven.
1. MATT REMPE: You have to start with the biggest-guy because he's ready, willing and able to drop the gloves. Usually he fights to a draw, wins a bit and but knocked silly by Mathieu Olivier of Columbus.
2. WILL CUYLLE: His forte – among other things – is physicality. A battler by personality and size, Not-Too-Wee-Willie represents the new age, aggressive Ranger. His dedication and motivation are up around 99 %.
3. BRADEN SCHNEIDER: Don't be fooled by his relatively low penalty minutes for a toughie. He uses his 6-3, 211 pounds to advantage and will support the Rangers non-belligerents whenever the spirit moves him.
4. VINCENT TROCHECK: As one of the club's titular leaders, one aspect of Vinnie's role is to play tough and – if the situation demands – drop the gloves;, and then pow-right-in-the-kisser.
5. SAM CARRICK: He doesn't wear a "Don't Tread On Me" banner on his back because there's no need. As a third or fourth-liner, his job description includes battle very-very hard.
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6. BRETT BERARD: Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay long ago set the tone for little guys playing nasty and nastier. This 5-9 Rhode Islander Berard has the instincts of a pile driver and the talent of a good third-liner.
7. J.T. MILLER: The former and now Ranger was not imported for his sense of humor. When he's in the mood, this Ohioan will scrap until the cows come home – and ain't you glad Chris Drury rescued him from the Canucks!