NEW YORK RANGERS

FRANCHISE FACE: Mark Messier

OTHER CANDIDATES: Brian Leetch, Henrik Lundqvist, Brad Park, Andy Bathgate, Jean Ratelle, Rod Gilbert, Mike Richter

THE SKINNY: Who can forget Messier’s snarling mug busting out into a Manhattan-sized grin at hoisting the Stanley Cup in 1994, ending the Rangers’ 54-year title drought? One series earlier, he guaranteed a Game 6 win over the Devils — and backed it up by scoring a natural hat trick. Played 10 seasons on Broadway.