Jozef Baiej (2003-2004) Pat LaFontaine C (1997-1998)
Today in NYR History February 22:
1964: In one of the biggest trades in NHL history, the Toronto Maple Leafs send defensemen Arnie Brown and Rod Seiling with forwards Bill Collins, Dick Duff, and Bob Nevin to the New York Rangers for forwards Andy Bathgate and Don McKenney. The trade works out well for each team: Bathgate and McKenney help Toronto win the Stanley Cup in 1964, and Brown, Seiling and Nevin help revive the Rangers.
1981: For the first time in NHL history, United States-born coaches oppose each other. The Hartford Whalers, coached by Massachusetts native Larry Pleau, face the Rangers and Craig Patrick (from Michigan). The Whalers defeat the Rangers 6-5 at the Hartford Civic Center.
2009: The Rangers retire Harry Howell's No. 3 and Andy Bathgate's No. 9 in a pregame ceremony at Madison Square Garden. It's the first time the Rangers have had a dual banner-raising ceremony.
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