Rocky Wirtz inherited some excellent young players when he took the helm in Chicago, specifically right winger Patrick Kane Jr. and center Jonathan Toews.

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With two central midfielders behind him, a winger on either side and a prolific center-forward like Mr. Torres ahead of him, Mr. Gerrard had license to roam and freelance.

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Many league observers figured the Rangers' power play scoring woes were solved by adding proven sniper Rick Nash to a top unit that now also includes winger Marian Gaborik (below) and center Brad Richards.

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