Brian Leetch in the Hall of Fame

Today I dedicate the entore blog entry to my idol since the early 90's :D

 

Number 2 forever!


Today Brian Leetch was introduced in the Hockey Hall of Fame at its annual ceremony. This is so big, and I’m so happy for him.

 

When I was a little boy and started to collect hockey cards it became clear pretty soon that New York Rangers was the team for me.

 

And my favorite player was soon to be Brian Leetch. An offensive defenseman that could wirl up all opponents from home zone, all across the ice and score a wonderful goal just like any given top forward.

 

Together with especially Mike Richter, Adam Graves and Mark Messier Leetch was the most prominent figure when the Rangers won Stanley Cup in 1994. For this he received Conn Smyth Trophy. So far the only American to do so.

 

He is one of the most Rangers players. If he just was given one more season he would have been the Rangers with most games ever, and also points.

 

But that didn’t happen. The man from hell, Glen Sather, traded away Leetch along with 10 other popular stars, including Leetch, Nedved, Kovalev and others.

 

The others who are introduced in HHOF today is Steve Yzerman (one of Detroit’s best ever), Brett Hull (a true class act player) and Luc Robitaille (important in Kings and Penguins built up). Concratulations to you to!

 

A super star and a great person, according to all atricles and interviews on hin I have read and seen.

 

The hat off and concratulations to Brian Leetch: The greatest Ranger of all times!