“Tricks of the Trade – A Century-Long Journey Through Every Trade Made In New York Rangers' History” Volume I: Conn Smythe (1926) - Craig Patrick (1986)

"Tricks of the Trade – A Century-Long Journey Through Every Trade Made In New York Rangers' History," is a four-volume set of books that cover EVERY SINGLE TRADE ever made in all of New York Rangers history.All twelve Ranger general managers are extensively and chronologically covered throughout the course of this four-volume title, where during that time, nearly 700 trades and 3,000 players are discussed."Tricks of the Trade – A Century-Long Journey Through Every Trade Made In New York Rangers' History," simply put, is the only book of its kind – as it is the only title on the market today that covers the entire history of the New York Rangers.From the author of "The New York Rangers Rink of Honor and the Rafters of Madison Square Garden" and "One Game at a Time - a Season to Remember;" "Tricks of the Trade – A Century-Long Journey Through Every Trade Made In New York Rangers' History," recaps every trade ever made in all of Rangers’ history and with no detail left unearthed.This title is not just a list of trades. Instead, every trade made by every general manager in Rangers’ history is explored and then graded. Quotes, explanations on why these trades were made and what happened afterwards are featured during the four volumes.From 1926-2022, “Tricks of the Trade” not only provides a deep look into Rangers’ history, but dives into the histories of nearly forty other NHL franchises too, including teams from both the past and the present.“Tricks of the Trade” is a General Manager-by-General Manager journey, that not only discusses all of the Rangers’ general managers from franchise history, but also covers the eras of each men – and both the advantages and disadvantages that each general manager had - such as expansion, salary caps, second leagues, draft rights, home ice and more.“Tricks of the Trade” also recounts the careers and lives of many men to have worn the familiar blue Rangers’ sweater. In addition to the stuff on the ice, “Tricks of the Trade” also takes a look at off-ice human interest stories, triumphs, tragedies and sensitive topics, including substance abuse, arrests, plane crashes, wars, concussions, diseases, mental health, pandemics, defections and more.During the near one hundred years worth of Rangers’ history covered in “Tricks of the Trade,” you will relive the greatest hits and biggest misses from the inception of the Rangers throughout today, while also examining every other trade ever made.Every player from every trade ever made receives full attention, including, but not limited to, players such as Mark Messier, Andy Bathgate, Harry Howell, Dave Kerr, Ryan Callahan, Martin St. Louis, Brian Leetch, Mike Richter, Doug Harvey, Igor Shestyorkin, Rick Nash, Adam Graves, Jean Ratelle, Brad Park, Phil Esposito, Ryan McDonagh, Emile Francis, Glen Sather, Eddie Giacomin, Scott Gomez, Bun Cook, Mika Zibanejad, Camille Henry, Jaromir Jagr, Gump Worsley, Rick Middleton, Bobby Carpenter and hundreds more.Every era is also discussed in-detail, including “The Original Rangers,” “The Original Six Era,” “The Post World War II Era,” “The Emile Francis Era,” “The Core Four of 1994 Era,” “The Dark Ages,” “The Henrik Lundqvist Era,” “The Letter Era,” and the current era of today.Volume I covers the years of 1926-1986 and the following Rangers' general managers: Conn Smythe, Lester Patrick, Frank Boucher, Muzz Patrick, Emile Francis, John Ferguson, Fred Shero and Craig Patrick.Every trade made by these men is fully explored.“Tricks of the Trade – A Century Long Journey Through Every Trade Made In New York Rangers History” is a book for anyone who not only wants to learn about Rangers’ history, but to completely understand the history of the franchise too. Read more