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A fine stickhandler and an “offensive defenseman,” Vadnais led the Rangers defensive corps in points during his first season in New York, tallying 20 goals and 30 assists while playing in 64 games.

He is no great stickhandler, speedster or body checker.

He earned a reputation as a playmaking center, a dipsy-doodler of a stickhandler who liked to put the puck between a defender’s legs and go around him.

An effortless skater and stickhandler, Niedermayer could have posted point totals to rival the best offensive defensemen in the league.

Christensen is a deft and creative stickhandler with a laser shot, but he has displayed those skills only occasionally, never scoring more than 18 goals or 33 points in a single campaign.