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Definitive New Jersey Devils Mount Rushmore Of Forwards

By Dave Browne

NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 06: Patrik Elias #26 of the New Jersey Devils waits for a faceoff in an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers at Prudential Center on December 6, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 06: Patrik Elias #26 of the New Jersey Devils waits for a faceoff in an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers at Prudential Center on December 6, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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Kirk Muller

Kirk Muller is arguably one of the most talented centers in franchise history. Muller was part of the franchises rise up the ranks from obscurity in the late 80’s along with John MacLean, Brendan Shanahan, Aaron Broten, Pat Verbeek and Ken Daneyko. Muller helped bring excitement to a Devils club starving for a winner. ‘Captain Kirk’ became a leader the Devils needed with his strong two-way game, special teams and feisty play. He still ranks 6th in goals in team history, 4th in points and 3rd in power play goals.

Muller, like many other Devils, had butted heads with general manager Lou Lamoriello over contract negotiations prior to the 1991-92 season. Lamoriello made it a point to prove that no player was bigger than the team. Whether Muller was to be made an example of or not, he was eventually traded to the Montreal Canadians for Stephane Richer and Tom Chorske.

Those two players played key roles in winning the franchises first ever Stanley Cup in 1995. Who knows what could have been had Muller not been traded, but he left his presence felt for many years. He helped the franchise transcend into a winning organization, even though he was not part of the 1995 Stanley Cup winning team.

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