Markus Naslund News

Playing career: In eight NHL seasons with four teams, had 72 goals and 91 assists in 401 games; retired after the 1978-79 season Management career: Vice president and general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1989 to 2006; director of operations and general manager of the New York Rangers from 1980 to '86 Honors: Inducted into the Hockey Hall ... (more)

Following the NHL lockout and cancellation of the 2004-2005 NHL season, the New York Rangers were a disgraced franchise, tied down by a long list of bad contracts and unfulfilled promises.

As we head into the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies to honor four incoming former NHLers, we take a look back at some of the best defensive forwards of all time.