New York Hockey Lineup

I know what your thinking. Based on the headline, this is going to be a lineup of the best players from New York. That is true, but its not quite what you think. This isn't a lineup of guys who have played from the Rangers, Islanders and Sabres. No. This is actually a lineup of guys who made the NHL from the state of New York. When it comes to producing hockey players from America, most of them have come from the likes of Massachusetts or Minnesota. New York has produced its fair share of talented players.

 With that being said, we are going to divide them up into line combinations. We';re going to give you what we think would make the best of the best lines from New York Hockey players. Combinations will be made based on career totals and general role on this hockey team. So with that being said, here's the best New York Hockey Lineup

Patrick Kane - Craig Conroy - Joe Mullen
Why not have the two highest scoring players from the state of New York playing together. Mullen has more goals and points then any other New Yorker in the history of the game. Kane is right behind him in points and has more assists then anybody else and is still going today. You need a guy to be able to get either one of them the puck. That's where Conroy comes in. Fifth most helpers by a New Yorker and most by a pivot from the state. The three of them together make a pretty high powered starting line.

Brian Gionta - Tim Connolly - Brian Mullen
Need a good second line that can still put pucks in the back of the net? This is the one to go with. Connolly wasn't much of a goal scorer, but he had very solid playmaking abilities, which makes him a perfect fit here. In fact, you could possibly switch him and Conroy on either line and still not go wrong in my book. Gionta was a big threat with the Devils (he had a 48 goal season there) and for the first half of his run in Montreal. Good playmaker with a nose for the net. Same thing with Mullen, who had a slowdown over the final three years of his career. Even so, his time in Winnipeg and with the Rangers was quite productive.

Dustin Brown - Erik Cole - Ryan Callahan
Generally speaking, the third line on a team is usually the best defensive unit that can pack some offensive punch. Brown has offensive upside to him, having been a 30 goal scorer and put up 55-60 points a year more often than not. He's also gotten votes for best defensive forward in the past and is an outstanding leader. Cole was a very quite point producer who's managed to overcome some pretty bad injuries. Also solid all around game. Callahan rounds out that bunch, with close to the same skillset as the other two guys. Callahan had a bit more of an offensive roll on Broadway, but turned into more of a defensive player when he went down to Tampa. Could balance out very nicely for all three guys.

Nick Fotiu - Todd Marchant - Andre Roy
Every hockey team needs a grinder line. Can't survive in this game without one. Marchant was considered the bad boy of the bunch, despite having the lowest penalty minute total of the three. He knew how to hit hard and make an impact. None bigger for him then in the 97 playoffs, when it was hist OT heroics that knocked the Stars out of the playoffs. Andre Roy had all the elements your looking for in a grinder from the fourth line. Occasionally put the puck in the net, but more known for his solid body checks. Then there's Fotiu, who kind of set the stage for Roy, but was a better fighter then Roy. All three guys know how to handle the body and are very effective at their jobs.

Mathieu Schneider - Rob Scudari
Perfect balance for a top defensive pair. Schneider has more points then any other New York Blueliner, and the third most points by a player from the Empire State.  Had a solid shot and was a damn good passer. Scudari is the stay at home type for when Schneider rushes the puck up the ice. Scudari played over 700 games in this league, with just 110 points. He knew he had to take care of his own end of the ice and did so pretty well

Kevin Shattenkirk - Francis Bouillon
Patrolling the blueline in Montreal is a pretty tough thing to do, but Bouillon managed to do a pretty good job of it over eleven seasons. He had decent puck moving skills, was a pretty good skater and knew how to take forwards out of the play in his own end. Shattenkirk's skills have been on display his whole career. Great skater, excellent shot blocker and knows how to move the puck really well. Shot is decent, but known more for his passing and skating skills.

Zach Bogosian - Aaron Miller
Miller had one or two years where he had solid offensive output, but he was known more for his stay at home abilities. He's best remembered for patrolling the LA blueline and making a name for himself with his defensive game. Same thing with Bogosian in Winnipeg, but he's got a little more of an offensive upside. He's got good passing skills.

Jimmy Howard
This should have been a given for the native of Syracuse. This last year in Detroit is one he wants to forget, with just two wins. But when his career started in the Motor City, he was in the 30 win or more range. Biggest thing with Howard is that he's been consistent his entire career in Detroit, again this past season not withstanding. He has great movement side to side, a good glove hand and is a solid puck mover.

Guy Hebert
Had a couple of average seasons with mix results when he started in St Louis. Once he got to Anaheim, Guy got the starts, found his game, and the rest as they say is history Had won 20 or more games four times, including a 31 win year in 1999. Very underrated guy in the league and helped to solidify the Ducks in the blue paint.