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New York Rangers

Conference	Eastern
Division	Atlantic
Founded	1926
History	New York Rangers 1926-present
Home Arena	Madison Square Garden
City	New York, New York
Colors	Blue, Red, and White
Media	MSG MSG Plus WWOR-TV WEPN (1050AM) WABC (770AM)
Owner(s)	Madison Square Garden, L.P. (James Dolan, managing partner)
General Manager	Glen Sather
Head Coach	Tom Renney
Captain	Jaromir Jagr
Minor League Affiliates	Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Charlotte Checkers (ECHL) Mississippi RiverKings (CHL)
Stanley Cups	1927–28, 1932–33, 1939–40, 1993–94
Conference Championships	1993–94
Division Championships	1926–27, 1931–32, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1993–94

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Franchise history

See also: History of the New York Rangers

Early years

In 1925, the New York Americans joined the National Hockey League, playing in Madison Square Garden. History Early years In 1925, the New York Americans joined the National Hockey League, playing in Madison Square Garden. The 1925–26 NHL season was the ninth season of the National Hockey League. For the 1941 American football team see New York Americans (AFL. The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. The Amerks proved to be an even greater success than expected, leading Garden president Tex Rickard to go after a team for the Garden despite promising the Amerks that they would be the only hockey team to play there. George Lewis "Tex" Rickard ( January 2, 1870 – January 6, 1929) was an American Boxing

Rickard was granted a franchise, which he originally planned to name the New York Giants. However, the New York press soon nicknamed his team "Tex's Rangers", and the new name stuck. Rickard managed to get future legendary Toronto Maple Leafs owner Conn Smythe to assemble the team. "Leafs" and "Maple Leafs" redirect here For the former American Hockey League team see St Constantine Falkland Cary Smythe MC (1 February 1895 – 18 November 1980 was a Canadian builder in the National Hockey League. However, Smythe had a falling-out with Rickard's hockey man, Col. John S. Hammond, and was fired as manager-coach on the eve of the first season — he was paid a then-hefty $2,500 to leave. Col John S Hammond was an original sponsor and the first president of the New York Rangers franchise in the National Hockey League. Smythe was replaced by Pacific Coast Hockey Association co-founder Lester Patrick, but kept all of the players Smythe had assembled. The Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA was a professional men's Ice hockey league in western Canada and the western United States, which operated from Curtis Lester "The Silver Fox" Patrick ( December 30, 1883 – June 1, 1960) born in Drummondville Quebec Canada, was a The new team turned out to be a winner. The Rangers won the American Division title their first year but lost to the Boston Bruins in the playoffs. The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. The team's early success led to players becoming minor celebrities and fixtures in New York City's Roaring 20's nightlife. The City of New York It was also during this time, playing at the Garden on 48th Street, blocks away from Times Square, that the Rangers obtained their now-famous nickname "The Broadway Blueshirts". Times Square is a major intersection in Manhattan, New York City at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue and stretching from West

1927–28 Stanley Cup

In only their second season, the Rangers won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Montreal Maroons three games to two. The 1927–28 NHL season was the eleventh season of the National Hockey League. The Montreal Maroons were a professional men's Ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL One of the most memorable stories that emerged from the Finals involved Patrick playing in goal at the age of 44. At the time, teams were not required to dress a backup goaltender so when the Rangers' regular goaltender, Lorne Chabot, left a game with an eye injury, Maroons head coach Eddie Gerard vetoed his original choice for a replacement (who was Alex Connell, another NHL goalie of the old Ottawa Senators who was in attendance for the game). This article is about the goaltender in Ice hockey. For the similar position in other sports see Goalkeeper. This article is about the goaltender in Ice hockey. For the similar position in other sports see Goalkeeper. Lorne Chabot ( October 5, 1900 in Montreal, Quebec - October 10 1946 was a Canadian Ice hockey Goaltender Physical or Chemical injuries of the Eye can be a serious threat to vision if not treated appropriately and in a timely fashion For the coaching strategy game see NFL Head Coach. A head coach is a professional who is responsible for the overall actions of Eddie Gerrard ( October 10, 1890 – December 12, 1937 was a Canadian professional Ice hockey player Alexander Connell (b February 8, 1902 in Ottawa, Ontario – May 10, 1958 was a Canadian Professional The Ottawa Senators (officially the Ottawa Hockey Club) were an amateur later professional senior men's Ice hockey team based in Ottawa from 1883 An angry Patrick lined up between the pipes for two periods in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals, allowing one goal to Maroons center Nels Stewart. Nelson Robert "Old Poison" Stewart (b December 29, 1902 in Montreal, Quebec - August 21, 1957 was a Canadian Frank Boucher would score the game-winning goal in overtime for New York. Francois X Boucher ( October 7, 1902 – December 12, 1977) was a Canadian Professional Ice hockey forward An expansion team would not come this far this fast in North American professional sports until the Philadelphia Atoms won the North American Soccer League title in their first year of existence. See also Relocation of professional sports teams An expansion team is a term used for a brand new team in a sports league Professional sports, as opposed to amateur Sports are those in which athletes receive payment for their performance The Philadelphia Atoms were a Soccer team based out of Philadelphia that played in the North American Soccer League (NASL North American Soccer League (NASL was a professional soccer League with teams in the United States of America (U

1932–33 Stanley Cup

The 1932–33 New York Rangers team picture autographed by Lester Patrick

After a loss to the Bruins in the 1928–29 finals and a few mediocre seasons in the early 1930s, the Rangers, led by brothers Bill and Bun Cook on the right and left wings, respectively, and Frank Boucher at center, would defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1932–33 best-of-five finals, three games to one, to win their second Stanley Cup, exacting revenge on the Leafs' "Kid line" of Busher Jackson, Joe Primeau, and Charlie Conacher. The 1928–29 NHL season was the twelfth season of the National Hockey League. William "Bill" Cook (born October 9, 1896 in Brantford, Ontario – April 6, 1986) was a Canadian Frederick Joseph 'Bun' Cook (b September 18, 1903 in Kingston, Ontario - March 19, 1988) was a Canadian Francois X Boucher ( October 7, 1902 – December 12, 1977) was a Canadian Professional Ice hockey forward "Leafs" and "Maple Leafs" redirect here For the former American Hockey League team see St The 1932–33 NHL season was the 16th season of the National Hockey League (NHL A Joseph Primeau ( January 29, 1906 – May 14, 1989) was a Canadian professional Ice hockey player Charles William "Charlie" Conacher (b December 20, 1909 in Toronto, Ontario - December 30, 1967 was a Canadian The Rangers would spend the rest of the 1930s playing close to . 500 hockey until their next Cup win. Lester Patrick stepped down as head coach and was replaced by Frank Boucher.

1939–40 Stanley Cup

In 1939–40, the Rangers finished the regular season in second place behind the Boston Bruins. The 1939–40 NHL season was the 23rd season for the National Hockey League. The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. The two teams would meet in the first round of the playoffs. The Bruins gained a two-games-to-one series lead from the Rangers until they recovered to win three straight games, defeating the first-place Bruins four games to two. The Rangers' first-round victory gave them a bye until the finals. The Detroit Red Wings disposed of the New York Americans in their first round best-of-three series two games to one (even as the Americans had analytical and notorious ex-Bruins star Eddie Shore) and the Toronto Maple Leafs ousted the Chicago Black Hawks two games to none. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions For the 1941 American football team see New York Americans (AFL. Edward William "Eddie" Shore ( November 25, 1902 – March 16, 1985) was a Canadian professional Ice hockey "Leafs" and "Maple Leafs" redirect here For the former American Hockey League team see St The Maple Leafs and Red Wings would play a best-of-three series to determine who would go on to play the Rangers in the Cup Finals. The Maple Leafs swept the Red Wings and the Finals match-up was determined. The 1940 Stanley Cup Finals started in Madison Square Garden in New York. The 1940 Stanley Cup Finals were held from April 2 to April 13, 1940 in a best-of-seven series between the New York Rangers and the Toronto The first two games went to the Rangers. In game one the Rangers needed overtime to gain a 1–0 series lead, but they won game two more easily with a 6–2 victory. The series then headed to Toronto where the Maple Leafs won the next two games, tying the series 2–2. In games five and six, the Rangers won in overtime, taking the series four games to two to earn their third Stanley Cup.

The Rangers would collapse by the mid-1940s, losing games by as much as 15–0 and having one goaltender with a 6. 20 goals-against average. They would miss the playoffs for five consecutive seasons before squeaking into the fourth and final playoff spot in 1948. The 1947–48 NHL season was the 31st season of the National Hockey League. They lost in the first round and would miss the playoffs again in 1949. The 1948–49 NHL season was the 32nd season of the National Hockey League. In the 1950 finals, the Rangers were forced to play all of their games on the road (home games in Toronto) while the circus was at the Garden. The 1950 Stanley Cup Finals were held from April 11 to April 23, 1950, in a best-of-seven series between the New York Rangers and the Detroit They would end up losing to the Detroit Red Wings in overtime in the seventh game of the finals, despite a stellar first-round performance as underdogs to the Montreal Canadiens. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

During this time, Red Wings owner James E. Norris became the largest stockholder in the Garden. James E Norris ( December 10, 1879 – December 4, 1952) was a Canadian - American businessman operating companies in the However, he did not buy controlling interest in the arena, which would have violated the NHL's rule against one person owning more than one team. Controlling interest in a corporation means to have control of a large enough block of voting Stock shares in a company such that no one stock holder or coalition of stock holders Nonetheless, he had enough support on the board to exercise de facto control.

The post-Original Six era

New York Rangers logo (used 1935–48)

The Rangers remained a mark of futility in the NHL for most of the remainder of the Original Six era, missing the playoffs in 12 of the next 16 years. For the first ships of the United States Navy, see Six original United States frigates. However, the team was rejuvenated in the late 1960s, symbolized by moving into a newly-rebuilt Madison Square Garden in 1968. Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. A year earlier, they made the playoffs for the first time in five years on the strength of rookie goaltender Eddie Giacomin and acquired 1950s Montreal Canadiens star right wing Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion. Edward Giacomin (born June 6, 1939 in Sudbury, Ontario) was a Canadian Professional Ice hockey Goaltender The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Bernard Joseph André Geoffrion ( February 16 1931 – March 11 2006) nicknamed " Boom Boom " was a Quebec professional

The Rangers made the Finals twice in the 1970s, but lost both times to two '70s powerhouses; in six games to the Boston Bruins in 1972, who were led by such stars as Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge, Johnny Bucyk, and Wayne Cashman; and in five games to the Canadiens in 1979, who had Bob Gainey, Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson, Ken Dryden, Guy Lapointe, and Serge Savard. The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. The 1972 Stanley Cup Finals were played from April 30 to May 11, 1972 between the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers. Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr OC (born March 20 1948 in Parry Sound, Ontario) is a retired Canadian Ice hockey defenseman Philip Anthony "Espo" Esposito, OC (born February 20, 1942 is a retired professional hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Kenneth Raymond Hodge Sr (born June 25, 1944, Birmingham, England) is a retired hockey player for the NHL Boston John Paul "Chief" Bucyk (born on May 12, 1935 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a retired professional Ice hockey left winger and Hockey Wayne Cashman (born June 24, 1945 in Kingston Ontario) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player and a former NHL head coach The 1979 Stanley Cup Finals were played from May 13 to May 21, 1979 between the New York Rangers and the defending champion Montreal Canadiens Robert Michael "Bob" Gainey (born December 13 1953 in Peterborough, Ontario) is the current executive vice president general manager and a former Guy Damien Lafleur, OC, CQ, (born September 20 1951 in Thurso, Quebec) is a former professional ice hockey player and is widely regarded For US basketball player see Larry Robinson (basketball. Larry Clark Robinson (born June 2 1951 in Winchester Ontario Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Dryden, PC, MP (born August 8, 1947 is a Canadian politician lawyer businessman author and former NHL Guy Gerard Lapointe (born March 18, 1948 in Montreal, Quebec) was a Canadian Professional Ice hockey defenceman Serge Aubrey Savard OC (born January 22, 1946 in Landrienne, Quebec) is a former professional Ice hockey defenceman, most This time the Rangers had Esposito, but it didn't matter, as the Canadiens were dominant.

By 1972, the Rangers reached the Stanley Cup Finals despite losing high-scoring center Jean Ratelle (who had been on pace over Bruin Phil Esposito to become the first Ranger since Bryan Hextall in 1942 to lead the NHL in scoring) to injury during the stretch drive of the regular season. The 1971–72 NHL season was the 55th season of the National Hockey League. Joseph Gilbert Yvon "Jean" Ratelle (born October 3, 1940 in Lac Saint-Jean, Quebec) is a former Canadian ice hockey player and Philip Anthony "Espo" Esposito, OC (born February 20, 1942 is a retired professional hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Bryan Aldwyn Hextall ( July 31, 1913 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan - July 25, 1984) was a Canadian professional The strength of players like Brad Park, Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert (the last three constructing the famed "GAG line", meaning "goal-a-game") would still carry them through the playoffs. Douglas Bradford (Brad Park (born July 6, 1948 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired Ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League Vic Edward Hadfield (born 4 October, 1940 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada) is a retired Professional Ice hockey player Rodrigue Gabriel Gilbert (born July 1 1941 in Montreal Quebec) is a retired Canadian Professional Ice hockey forward who played The GAG line was a famous Ice hockey line for the New York Rangers in the late 1960s and early 1970s They would defeat the defending-champion Canadiens in the first round and the Chicago Blackhawks in the second, but lost to the Bruins in the finals.

The Rangers played a legendary semifinal series against the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1973–74 playoffs. The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 1973–74 NHL season was the 57th season of the National Hockey League. This series was noted for a game seven fight between Dale Rolfe of the Rangers and Dave Schultz of the Flyers. Dale Rolfe (born April 30, 1940 in Timmins, Ontario) is a former Ice hockey defenceman. David "The Hammer" Schultz (born October 14, 1949 in Waldheim, Saskatchewan) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey Schultz pummeled Rolfe without anyone on the Rangers lifting a finger to protect him (the GAG line was on the ice at the time). This lead to the belief that the Rangers of that period were soft, especially when taking into account the bullying endured by the Rangers during the 1972 finals. One example is Gilbert's beating at the hands of Derek Sanderson of the Bruins. Derek Michael Sanderson, nicknamed "Turk", (born June 16, 1946 in Niagara Falls, Ontario) is a former Canadian professional

Their new rivals, the New York Islanders, who entered the league in 1972 after paying a huge territorial fee — some $4 million — to the Rangers, were their first-round opponent in 1975. The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. The 1972–73 NHL season was the 56th season of the National Hockey League. The 1974–75 NHL season was the 58th season of the National Hockey League. After splitting the first two games, the Islanders defeated the more-established Rangers eleven seconds into overtime of the deciding game three, establishing a rivalry that continued to grow for years.

After some off years in the mid-to-late 1970s, they picked up Esposito and Carol Vadnais from the Bruins for Park, Ratelle, and Joe Zanussi in 1975. Carol Marcel Vadnais (born September 25, 1945 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a former Professional Ice hockey defenceman Joe Zanussi (born September 25, 1947 in Rossland, British Columbia) is a retired professional Ice hockey player who played 149 games in the The 1975–76 NHL season was the 59th season of the National Hockey League. Swedish stars Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson jumped to the Rangers from the maverick World Hockey Association. Anders Hedberg (born February 25, 1951, in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden) is a retired former professional Ice hockey player who was one Ulf Nilsson may refer to Ulf Nilsson (ice hockey (b 1950) - a Swedish former professional ice hockey player Ulf Nilsson (politician The World Hockey Association (French Association Mondiale de Hockey) was a professional Ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 And in 1979 they defeated the surging Islanders in the semi-finals and would return to the finals again before bowing out to the Canadiens. The 1978–79 NHL season was the 62nd season of the National Hockey League. The Islanders got their revenge, however, eliminating the Rangers in four consecutive playoff series starting in 1981 en route to their second of four consecutive Stanley Cup titles. The 1980–81 NHL season was the 64th season of the National Hockey League. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion

The Rangers stayed competitive through the 1980s and early 1990s, making the playoffs each year except for one but never going very far. An exception was 1985–86, when the Rangers, behind rookie goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck, upended the Patrick Division-winning Flyers in five games followed by a six-game win over the Washington Capitals in the Patrick Division Finals. The 1985–86 NHL season was the 69th season of the National Hockey League. John Vanbiesbrouck (born September 4, 1963 in Detroit Michigan) is a retired American professional Ice hockey Goaltender, who was inducted into The NHL 's Patrick Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Clarence Campbell Conference. For the BAA team see Washington Capitols. For the ABA team see Washington Caps. Montreal disposed of the Rangers in the Wales Conference Finals behind a rookie goaltender of their own, Patrick Roy. The Eastern Conference (Conférence de l'Est is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League (NHL used to divide teams Patrick Jacques Roy (ʁwa (born October 5 1965 in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada is a retired Ice hockey goaltender The Rangers then acquired superstar center Marcel Dionne after almost 12 years as a Los Angeles King the next year. Marcel Elphege "Little Beaver" Dionne (born August 3 1951 in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada) is a retired Canadian The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles California. The 1986–87 NHL season was the 70th season of the National Hockey League. In 1988, Dionne moved into third place in career goals scored (since bettered by Brett Hull). Brett Andrew Hull (born August 9, 1964 in Belleville, Ontario and raised in Chicago, Winnipeg and Vancouver) is a But Dionne's always-churning legs started to slow the next year, thereby ensuring that his goals came further and further apart. “Because you love the game so much, you think it will never end,” said Dionne, who spent nine games in the minors before retiring in 1989. He would only play 49 playoff games in 17 seasons with the Rangers, Kings, and Detroit Red Wings. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions

The many playoff failures convinced Rangers fans that this was a manifestation of the Curse of 1940, which is said to either have begun when the Rangers management burnt the mortgage to Madison Square Garden in the bowl of the Stanley Cup after the 1940 victory or by Red Dutton following the collapse of the New York Americans franchise. The Curse of 1940 was a superstitious explanation for why the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL did not win the league's championship trophy the Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. Mervyn "Red" Dutton (July 23 1898–March 15 1987 was a professional Ice hockey player an ice hockey executive and a businessman in construction contracting For the 1941 American football team see New York Americans (AFL. In the early 1980s, Islander fans began chanting "1940! 1940!" to taunt the Rangers. Fans in other cities soon picked up the chant.

Frustration was at its peak when the 1991–92 squad captured the Presidents' Trophy. The 1991–92 NHL season was the 75th regular season of the National Hockey League. The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL to the team which finishes with the most points in the league during the regular They took a 2-1 series lead on the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins and then faltered in three straight (most observers note a Ron Francis slapshot from the blue line that eluded Mike Richter as the series' turning point). The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ronald "Ron" Michael Francis Jr (born March 1 1963 in Sault Ste The following year, a 1-11 finish landed the Rangers in the cellar of the Patrick Division. Coach Roger Neilson did not finish the season. Roger Paul Neilson, CM (June 16 1934 - June 21 2003 was a National Hockey League coach, and was responsible for many innovations in the game The off-season hiring of controversial head coach Mike Keenan was criticized by many who pointed out Keenan's 0–3 record in the finals. Michael Edward Keenan (born October 21 1949 in Bowmanville, Ontario) is the current head coach of the Calgary Flames of the

During this period, the Rangers were owned by Gulf+Western, which was renamed to Paramount Communications in 1989, and sold to Viacom in 1994. Gulf and Western Industries Inc, for a number of years known as Gulf+Western, was an American conglomerate. Viacom ( ( short for " Vi deo & A udio Com munications" is an American Media conglomerate with various worldwide interests Viacom then sold the team to current owners Cablevision. Cablevision Systems Corporation ( is an American Cable television company

1993–94 Stanley Cup: the ending of the curse

The 1993–94 season was a magical one for Rangers fans, as Keenan led the Rangers to their first Stanley Cup championship in 54 years. The 1993–94 NHL season was the 77th regular season of the National Hockey League. Two years prior, they picked up center Mark Messier, who was an integral part of the Edmonton Oilers' Cup-winning teams. Mark John Douglas Messier (born January 18 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former Ice hockey centerman of the National Hockey League The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Adam Graves, who also defected from the Oilers, joined the Rangers as well. Adam Graves (born April 12 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) is a former professional hockey player Other ex-Oilers on the Blueshirts included trade deadline acquisitions Craig MacTavish (now Oilers head coach) and Glenn Anderson. Craig "MacT" MacTavish (born August 15, 1958 in London, Ontario) is the head coach of the National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers. Glenn Christopher Anderson (born October 2, 1960 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey Brian Leetch and Sergei Zubov were a solid 1-2 punch on defence. Brian Joseph Leetch (born March 3, 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is a retired American professional Ice hockey defenseman Sergei Ivanovich Zubov (Сергей Иванович Зубов (born July 22, 1970, in Moscow, USSR) is a Russian professional Defence ( defense in the USA in Ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring. In fact, Zubov led the team in scoring that season with 89 points, and continued to be an all-star defenceman throughout his career. All-star (also allstar or all star) is a term with meanings in both the worlds of Sports and Graves would set a team record with 52 goals, breaking the old record of 50 held by Vic Hadfield. Vic Edward Hadfield (born 4 October, 1940 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada) is a retired Professional Ice hockey player This record would later be broken by Jaromir Jagr on April 8, 2006 against the Boston Bruins. Jaromír Jágr ( pronounced, born February 15 1972 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts.

After clinching the Presidents' Trophy by finishing with the best record in the NHL at 52–24–8, setting a franchise record with 112 points, the Rangers were pitted against their division rival, the eighth-seeded Islanders, in the first round of the playoffs. The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL to the team which finishes with the most points in the league during the regular The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders proved to be little competition, as they were swept in four games by an aggregate score of 22-3. Rangers goaltender Mike Richter earned a pair of shutouts in the series, while supposed Islander upgrade Ron Hextall had a 5. Michael Thomas Richter (born September 22, 1966 in Abington Pennsylvania) is a former National Hockey League (NHL goaltender Ron Hextall (born May 3, 1964 in Brandon, Manitoba) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey Goaltender most often associated 50 GAA to Richter's 0. 75. In the second round, the Washington Capitals were dismissed in five games, which set the stage for a matchup with a third division rival, the New Jersey Devils, in the Conference Finals. For the BAA team see Washington Capitols. For the ABA team see Washington Caps. The New Jersey Devils are a professional Ice hockey team based in Newark New Jersey. Despite a 0–6 regular season record against the Rangers, the Devils took them to a full seven games. The series was highlighted by three dramatic multiple overtime games, in which the Rangers were victorious in two. Overtime, in Ice hockey, is a method of determining the winner and loser of ice hockey matches should a game be tied after regulation Stephane Matteau scored both of those overtime goals, the first coming during game three at 6:13 of the second overtime period. Stéphane Matteau (born September 2 1969 in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec) is a former National Hockey League player However, after the fifth game, the Rangers trailed in the series 3-2, and, facing elimination, captain Mark Messier boldly guaranteed a victory in game six back at the Meadowlands in New Jersey—^[1]

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The back-pages of New York's tabloid newspapers carried the Messier quote "We'll win tonight," and Messier did not disappoint. Halfway through the game the Rangers trailed 2–0 before Messier set up Alexei Kovalev late in the second period to bring them to within a goal of tying the game. Alexei "Alex" Vyacheslavovich Kovalev (Алексей Вячеславович Ковалёв Aleksey Vyacheslavovich Kovalyov; born February 24, 1973 In what is now considered one of the greatest individual performances in sports history, Messier delivered a natural hat trick in the third period to give the Rangers a 4–2 win to send the series to a decisive seventh game to be played at Madison Square Garden. The history of sport probably extends as far back as the existence of people as purposive beings A hat-trick in Sports is associated with succeeding at anything three times in three consecutive attempts In that seventh game, a Leetch goal midway through the second period stood until Valeri Zelepukin tied the game for the Devils by stuffing the puck under Richter's pads with 7. Valeri Zelepukin (born September 17, 1968 in Voskresensk, Soviet Union) is a Russian ice hockey player who has played in the National 7 seconds remaining in regulation. It appeared once again that the Curse of 1940 would undo the Rangers. The Curse of 1940 was a superstitious explanation for why the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL did not win the league's championship trophy the Surprisingly, Matteau's second overtime winner of the series, coming at 4:24 of the second overtime period, would clinch the series for the Rangers. Rangers radio announcer Howie Rose called the play in dramatic fashion shouting simply, "Matteau! Matteau! Stephane Matteau!"^[2]

The Stanley Cup Finals pitted the Rangers against the upstart Vancouver Canucks who were the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Howard Rose (born 1954 is an American Sportscaster with the New York Mets and the New York Islanders for WFAN and MSG Plus The Vancouver Canucks are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. After dropping game one in overtime 3–2, largely due to Canucks' goaltender Kirk McLean's 52-save performance, the Rangers came back to win the next three games to take a commanding 3–1 series lead. Kirk Alan McLean (born June 26, 1966 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey Goaltender most known for his long and successful stint with The Rangers lost game five in New York and then Game 6 in Vancouver, forcing another seventh game at Madison Square Garden. Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal There, the Rangers would finally prevail. Goals from Leetch, Graves, and Messier beat Vancouver captain Trevor Linden's pair of markers and sealed the seventh game with a 3–2 victory, clinching the Rangers' first Stanley Cup win in 54 years. Trevor Linden, OBC (born April 11, 1970, in Medicine Hat, Alberta) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey Leetch became the first American-born player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, the first non-Canadian to win it, and Messier became the first Ranger captain to hoist the Cup on Garden ice, as well as the first player in NHL history to captain two different teams to a Stanley Cup. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team during the National Hockey League 's Stanley Cup playoffs

1994–2004: expensive acquisitions

Despite having coached the Rangers to a regular season first place finish and the Stanley Cup, head coach Mike Keenan left after a dispute with General Manager Neil Smith. Neil Smith (born January 9, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian Ice hockey broadcaster and previously the general manager During the 1994–95 lockout-shortened season, the Rangers struggled to find their form and lost in the second round of the playoffs. The 1994–95 NHL season was the 78th Regular season of the National Hockey League. They snuck in with the 8th seed and defeated Quebec in the first round, but were swept by Philadelphia in the 2nd round. Succeeding Rangers coach Colin Campbell orchestrated a deal that sent Sergei Zubov and center Petr Nedved to Pittsburgh in exchange for defenseman Ulf Samuelsson and left winger Luc Robitaille in the summer of 1995. Colin Campbell may refer to in Scottish history: Cailean Mór (d Petr Nedvěd (born on December 9, 1971 in Liberec, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech - Canadian professional Ice hockey Ulf Samuelsson (b March 26 1964, Fagersta, Västmanlands län, Sweden) is a retired Swedish-American professional Luc Robitaille (born February 17, 1966 in Montreal, Quebec) is a retired professional Ice hockey player

Wayne Gretzky in a Rangers uniform in 1997

The Rangers landed an aging Wayne Gretzky in 1996, but even with The Great One, they would fizzle out. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player Their 1994 stars were aging and many retired or dropped off in performance. Gretzky's greatest accomplishment was leading them to the 1997 Eastern Conference finals, where they lost 4–1 to the Eric Lindros-led Philadelphia Flyers. Eric Bryan Lindros (born 28 February 1973 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional Ice hockey player After General Manager Neil Smith ran Messier, a former Oiler teammate of Gretzky's, out of town in the summer of 1997 and failed in a bid to replace him with Colorado Avalanche superstar Joe Sakic,^[3] the Rangers began a streak of seven seasons without making the playoffs, despite routinely having the highest payroll in the league. Neil Smith (born January 9, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian Ice hockey broadcaster and previously the general manager The Colorado Avalanche are a professional Ice hockey team based in Denver Colorado, United States Joseph Steve Sakic (ˈsɑːkɨk (born July 7 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has

In March 2000, Smith was fired along with head coach John Muckler, and, that summer, James Dolan hired Glen Sather to replace him. John "Mucks" Muckler (born April 13, 1934) was most recently the General Manager of the Ottawa Senators NHL Ice hockey Club James L Dolan (born 1956 is Chairman of the Board of Cablevision Systems Incorporated -- parent company of the Madison Square Garden corporation in Glen "Slats" Sather (born September 2, 1943 in High River, Alberta) is a retired professional Ice hockey left winger in ^[4] By the end of the 2000–01 season, the Rangers had landed a lot of star power. The 2000–01 NHL season was the 84th Regular season of the National Hockey League. Mark Messier had returned to New York, Theoren Fleury joined the Rangers after spending most of his career with the Calgary Flames,^[5] and Eric Lindros was traded to the Rangers from the Philadelphia Flyers. Theoren Wallace "Theo" Fleury (born June 29 1968 in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a retired international and professional Ice hockey The Calgary Flames are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Eric Bryan Lindros (born 28 February 1973 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional Ice hockey player The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ^[6] The Rangers also acquired Pavel Bure late in the 2001-02 season from the Florida Panthers. Pavel Vladimirovich Bure (Павел Владимирович Буре born on March 31, 1971) is a retired Russian professional Ice hockey The 2001–02 NHL season was the 85th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The Florida Panthers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Sunrise Florida, a suburb of Ft ^[7] It was the rookie season of goalie Dan Blackburn, who made the NHL All-Rookie Team even as the Rangers fell back to last place in the conference. Daniel Blackburn (born May 20, 1983 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Retired Canadian Professional hockey The NHL All-Rookie Team is chosen by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association from the best rookies in the National Hockey League at each position for the season just concluded ^[8] Despite these high-priced acquisitions the Rangers still finished out of the playoffs. Later years saw other stars such as Alexei Kovalev, Jaromir Jagr, Martin Rucinsky and Bobby Holik added, but in 2002–03 and 2003–04, the team again missed the playoffs. Alexei "Alex" Vyacheslavovich Kovalev (Алексей Вячеславович Ковалёв Aleksey Vyacheslavovich Kovalyov; born February 24, 1973 Jaromír Jágr ( pronounced, born February 15 1972 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey Martin Ručinský (born March 11, 1971, in Most, Czechoslovakia) is a professional Ice hockey player in the National Hockey Robert Holik (born January 1, 1971 in Jihlava, Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey player for the New Jersey Devils The 2002–03 NHL season was the 86th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The 2003–04 NHL season was the 87th Regular season of the National Hockey League. Blackburn started strongly in 2002–03, but burned out after 17 games. He missed 2003–04 due to mononucleosis and a damaged nerve in his left shoulder. Infectious mononucleosis, also known as Pfeiffer's disease, mono (in The United States of America) and more commonly known as glandular In Human anatomy, the shoulder joint comprises the part of the body where the Humerus attaches to the Scapula. Blackburn could not rehabilitate the damaged nerve, and was forced to retire at age 22. ^[9]

2005–present: post-lockout success

Towards the end of the 2003–04 season Sather finally gave in to a rebuilding process by trading away Leetch, Kovalev, and eight others for numerous prospects and draft picks. With the retirements of Bure and Messier as well as Lindros signing with the Maple Leafs, the post-lockout Rangers, under new head coach Tom Renney, moved away from high-priced veterans towards a group of talented young players, such as Petr Prucha, Dominic Moore, and Blair Betts. Tom Renney (born March 1, 1955 in Cranbrook, British Columbia) is a Canadian Ice hockey coach currently Head coach Petr Průcha (born September 14 1982 in Chrudim, Czechoslovakia) is a professional Ice hockey forward for the New York Rangers of the Dominic Moore (born August 3, 1980 in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada) is a professional Ice hockey centre who currently Blair Betts (born February 16, 1980 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey centre, However, the focus of the team remained on veteran superstar Jaromir Jagr. Jaromír Jágr ( pronounced, born February 15 1972 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey The Rangers were expected to struggle during the 2005–06 season for their eighth consecutive season out of the postseason. The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. For example, Sports Illustrated declared them the worst team in the league in their season preview,^[10] but behind stellar performances by Swedish rookie goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, Martin Straka, Prucha, and Jagr, the Rangers finished the season with their best record since 1993–94 (44–26–12). Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Henrik Lundqvist ['hɛnrɪk 'lɵndkvɪst] (born March 2, 1982) is a Swedish professional Ice hockey Goaltender for Martin Straka (born September 3 1972 in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic) is a Czech Ice hockey centre

Jaromir Jagr broke the Rangers' single-season points record with a first-period assist in a 5–1 win against the New York Islanders on March 29, 2006. The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ^[11] The assist gave him 110 points on the season, breaking Jean Ratelle's record. Joseph Gilbert Yvon "Jean" Ratelle (born October 3, 1940 in Lac Saint-Jean, Quebec) is a former Canadian ice hockey player and ^[12] Less than two weeks later, on April 8, Jagr scored his 53rd goal of the season against the Boston Bruins, breaking the club record previously held by Adam Graves. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. Adam Graves (born April 12 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) is a former professional hockey player ^[13] Two games prior, on April 4, the Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2, in a shootout, to clinch a playoff spot for the first time since the 1996-97 season. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 1996–97 NHL season was the 80th Regular season of the National Hockey League. ^[14] On April 18, the Rangers lost to the Ottawa Senators 5–1, and, due to wins by division rivals New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers, the Rangers fell back to third place in the Atlantic Division and sixth in the Eastern Conference to end the season. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. The Ottawa Senators (Les Sénateurs d'Ottawa are a professional Ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The New Jersey Devils are a professional Ice hockey team based in Newark New Jersey. The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eastern Conference (Conférence de l'Est is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League (NHL used to divide teams ^[15] In the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals the Rangers drew a matchup with the Devils and were defeated in a four-game sweep. The 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the National Hockey League began on April 21, 2006, following the 2005–06 regular season. In the process they were outscored 17–4, as New Jersey netminder Martin Brodeur took two shutouts and a 1. Martin Pierre Brodeur (born May 6 1972 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey goaltender who has played his entire 00 goals-against average to Lundqvist's 4. Goals against average ( GAA) is a Statistic used in Ice hockey, Water polo, Lacrosse, and Football (soccer that is the 25. In the first game of the series Jagr suffered an undisclosed injury to his left shoulder, diminishing his usefulness as the series went on. Jagr missed game two of the series and was back in the lineup for game three. He was held to one shot on goal. On his first shift of game four, Jagr re-injured his shoulder and was unable to return.

Jagr fell two points short of winning his sixth Art Ross Trophy as scoring champion in 2005–06 (the San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton claimed the award, his first, with 125 points), but Jagr did win his third Pearson Award as the players' choice for the most outstanding player. The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season The San Jose Sharks are a professional Ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. Joseph Eric Thornton (born July 2, 1979) is a professional Ice hockey centre and an alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks The Lester B Pearson Award is awarded annually to the National Hockey League 's outstanding player in the regular season as judged by the members of the NHL Players Association He has thus tied Guy Lafleur in third, and needs one more to tie his ex-centerman, Mario Lemieux, in second and two more to tie Wayne Gretzky in first for times receiving the Pearson Award. Guy Damien Lafleur, OC, CQ, (born September 20 1951 in Thurso, Quebec) is a former professional ice hockey player and is widely regarded Mario Lemieux (born October 5, 1965 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey centre who played 17 seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player On opening night of the 2006–07 season, Jagr was named the first team captain since Messier's retirement. The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL ^[16]

With the Rangers doing so well in 2005–06, expectations were raised for the 2006–07 season, evidenced by Sports Illustrated then predicting the Rangers would finish first in their division. The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. ^[17] Realizing that the team had trouble scoring goals in the 2005-06 campaign, the Rangers went out and signed long-time Red Wing Brendan Shanahan to a one-year contract. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions Brendan Frederick Shanahan (born 23 January 1969 in Mimico, Ontario) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey right wing However, the organization remains committed to its rebuilding program despite the signing of the 37-year-old winger. ^[18]

Though the Rangers started a bit slow in the first half of the 2006–07 season, the second half was dominated by the stellar goaltending of Henrik Lundqvist. The acquisition of Sean Avery brought new life to the team, and the Rangers finished ahead of Tampa Bay and the Islanders to face Atlanta in the first round of the playoffs. Sean Avery (born April 10 1980 is a Canadian professional Ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Dallas Stars of the The Tampa Bay Lightning is a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa Florida. The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. The Atlanta Thrashers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Atlanta Georgia. The 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 11, 2007. The Rangers swept the series thanks to play from all around the ice. However, the Rangers lost the next round to Buffalo four games to two. The Buffalo Sabres are a professional Ice hockey team based in Buffalo New York.

At the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the Rangers chose Alexei Cherepanov 17th overall. The 2007 NHL Entry Draft was the 45th NHL Entry Draft. It was hosted at Nationwide Arena in the city of Columbus Ohio, United States Alexei Andreyevich Cherepanov (Алексей Андреевич Черепанов born January 15, 1989 in Barnaul, USSR) is a Russian Cherepanov had been ranked by Central Scouting as the number one European skater and was considered to be a top five pick leading up to the draft, but fell due to teams being unsure whether he would ever come to the NHL from Russia. ^[19] The 2007 free agency season started with a bang for the Rangers signing two high profile centerman, Scott Gomez from the New Jersey Devils for a seven-year, $51. Scott Gomez (born December 23, 1979 in Anchorage Alaska) is an American professional Ice hockey center of both Mexican 5 million dollar contract as well as Chris Drury from the Buffalo Sabres for a five-year deal worth $32. Christopher Drury (born August 20, 1976 in Trumbull, Connecticut) is a professional hockey player who is currently the captain of 25 million. ^[20] The moves, along with retaining most other key players, have been met favorably as the Rangers appeared to be strong Stanley Cup contenders,^[21] making the playoffs for the third consecutive season and the second round for the second season in a row. Despite these streaks, the Rangers failed to meet expectations as they lost their second round series 4-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Season-by-season record

This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Rangers. For the full season-by-season history, see New York Rangers seasons

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

Records as of May 5, 2008 ^[22]

Season	GP	W	L	T	OTL	Pts	GF	GA	PIM	Finish	Playoffs
2003–04	82	27	40	7	8	69	206	250	1459	4th in Atlantic	Did not qualify
2004–05	Season canceled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout
2005–06¹	82	44	26	—	12	100	257	215	1194	3rd in Atlantic	Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 0-4 (Devils)
2006–07	82	42	30	—	10	94	242	216	1107	3rd in Atlantic	Lost in Conference Semifinals, 2-4 (Sabres)
2007–08	82	42	27	—	13	97	213	199	917	3rd in Atlantic	Lost in Conference Semifinals, 1-4 (Penguins)

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Notable players

Current roster

As of May 4, 2008 [1]

Goaltenders
#	Player	Catches	Acquired	Place of Birth
30	Henrik Lundqvist	L	2000	Are, Sweden
40	Stephen Valiquette	L	2003	Etobicoke, Ontario

Defensemen
#	Player	Shoots	Acquired	Place of Birth
3	Michal Rozsival	R	2005	Vlasim, Czechoslovakia
5	Daniel Girardi	R	2006	Welland, Ontario
8	Marek Malik	L	2005	Ostrava, Czechoslovakia
18	Marc Staal	L	2005	Thunder Bay, Ontario
27	Paul Mara	L	2007	Ridgewood, New Jersey
34	Jason Strudwick	L	2007	Edmonton, Alberta
51	Fedor Tyutin	L	2001	Izhevsk, U.S.S.R.
55	Christian Backman	L	2008	Alingsas, Sweden

Forwards
#	Player	Position	Shoots	Acquired	Place of Birth
10	Nigel Dawes	LW	L	2003	Winnipeg, Manitoba
14	Brendan Shanahan – A	RW	R	2006	Mimico, Ontario
15	Blair Betts	C	L	2004	Edmonton, Alberta
16	Sean Avery	LW	L	2007	Pickering, Ontario
17	Brandon Dubinsky	C	L	2004	Anchorage, Alaska
19	Scott Gomez	C	L	2007	Anchorage, Alaska
20	Fredrik Sjostrom	RW/LW	L	2008	Fargelanda, Sweden
22	Lauri Korpikoski	C	L	2004	Turku, Finland
23	Chris Drury	C	R	2007	Trumbull, Connecticut
24	Ryan Callahan	RW	R	2004	Rochester, New York
25	Petr Prucha	RW/LW	R	2002	Chrudim, Czechoslovakia
28	Colton Orr	RW	R	2005	Winnipeg, Manitoba
44	Ryan Hollweg	LW/C	L	2001	Downey, California
68	Jaromir Jagr – C	RW	L	2004	Kladno, Czechoslovakia
82	Martin Straka – A	LW	L	2005	Pilsen, Czechoslovakia

Hall-of-Famers

Players

Andy Bathgate, C, 1952–63, inducted 1978
Doug Bentley, LW, 1953–54, inducted 1964
Max Bentley, C, 1953–54, inducted 1966
Frank Boucher, C, 1926–44, inducted 1958
Johnny Bower, G, 1953–54, inducted 1976
Neil Colville, C, 1936–49, inducted 1967
Bill Cook, RW, 1926–37, inducted 1952
Bun Cook, LW, 1926–36, inducted 1995
Art Coulter, D, 1935–42, inducted 1974
Dick Duff, LW, 1964–65, inducted 2006
Phil Esposito, C, 1975–81, inducted 1984
Marcel Dionne, LW, 1986–89, inducted 1992
Bill Gadsby, D, 1954–61, inducted 1970
Mike Gartner, RW, 1990–94, inducted 2001
Bernie Geoffrion, RW, 1966–68, inducted 1972
Eddie Giacomin, G, 1965–75, inducted 1987
Rod Gilbert, RW, 1960–78, inducted 1982
Wayne Gretzky, C, 1996–99, inducted 1999
Doug Harvey, D, 1961–62, 1963–64, inducted 1973
Bryan Hextall, LW, 1936–48, inducted 1969
Tim Horton, D, 1970–71, inducted 1977
Harry Howell, D, 1952–69, inducted 1979

Ching Johnson, D, 1926–37, inducted 1958
Jari Kurri, LW, 1996, inducted 2001
Guy Lafleur, RW, 1988–89, inducted 1988
Pat LaFontaine, C, 1997–98, inducted 2003
Edgar Laprade, D, 1945–55, inducted 1993
Harry Lumley, G, 1943, inducted 1980
Mark Messier, C, 1991–1997, 2000–2004, inducted 2007
Howie Morenz, C, 1935–36, inducted 1945
Buddy O'Connor, C, 1947–51, inducted 1988
Brad Park, D, 1968–75, inducted 1988
Lynn Patrick, LW, 1934–43, 1945–46, inducted 1980
Jacques Plante, G, 1963–65, inducted 1978
Babe Pratt, D, 1936–42, inducted 1966
Jean Ratelle, LW, 1960–75, inducted 1985
Chuck Rayner, G, 1945–55, inducted 1973
Glen Sather, LW, 1970–73, inducted 1997
Terry Sawchuk, G, 1969–70, inducted 1971
Babe Siebert, LW, 1932–35, inducted 1964
Earl Siebert, D, 1931–36, inducted 1963
Allan Stanley, D, 1948–54, inducted 1981
Clint Smith, C, 1937–43, inducted 1991
Gump Worsley, G, 1952–63, inducted 1980

Builders

Herb Brooks, Coach, 1981–85, inducted 2006
Emile Francis, inducted 1982
William M. Jennings, inducted 1974
Roger Neilson, Coach, 1989–93, inducted 2002

Craig Patrick, inducted 2001
Lester Patrick, inducted 1945
Lynn Patrick, inducted 1980

Team captains

Bill Cook, 1926–37
Art Coulter, 1937–42
Ott Heller, 1942–45
Neil Colville, 1945–48
Buddy O'Connor, 1949–50
Frank Eddolls, 1950–51
Allan Stanley, 1951–53
Don Raleigh, 1953–55
Harry Howell, 1955–57
George Sullivan, 1957–61
Andy Bathgate, 1961–64
Camille Henry, 1964–65
Bob Nevin, 1965–71

Vic Hadfield, 1971–74
Brad Park, 1974–75
Phil Esposito, 1975–78
Dave Maloney, 1978–80
Walt Tkaczuk, 1980–81
Barry Beck, 1981–86
Ron Greschner, 1986–87
Kelly Kisio, 1987–91
Mark Messier, 1991–97
Brian Leetch, 1997–2000
Mark Messier, 2000–04^[23]
No captain, 2004–06 (2004–05 lockout)
Jaromir Jagr, 2006–present

First-round draft picks

1963: Al Osborne (4th overall)
1964: Bob Graham (3rd overall)
1965: Andre Veilleux (1st overall)
1966: Brad Park (2nd overall)
1967: Bob Dickson (6th overall)
1968: none
1969: Andre Dupont (8th overall) & Pierre Jarry (12th)
1970: Norm Gratton (11th overall)
1971: Steve Vickers (10th overall) & Steve Durbano (13th)
1972: Al Blanchard (10th overall) & Bob MacMillan (15th)
1973: Rick Middleton (14th overall)
1974: Dave Maloney (14th overall)
1975: Wayne Dillon (12th overall)
1976: Don Murdoch (6th overall)
1977: Lucien DeBlois (8th overall) & Ron Duguay (13th)
1978: none
1979: Doug Sulliman (13th overall)
1980: Jim Malone (14th overall)
1981: James Patrick (9th overall)
1982: Chris Kontos (15th overall)
1983: Dave Gagner (12th overall)
1984: Terry Carkner (14th overall)
1985: Ulf Dahlen (7th overall)

1986: Brian Leetch (9th overall)
1987: Jayson More (10th overall)
1988: none
1989: Steven Rice (20th overall)
1990: Michael Stewart (13th overall)
1991: Alexei Kovalev (15th overall)
1992: Peter Ferraro (24th overall)
1993: Niklas Sundstrom (8th overall)
1994: Dan Cloutier (26th overall)
1995: none
1996: Jeff Brown (22nd overall)
1997: Stefan Cherneski (19th overall)
1998: Manny Malhotra (7th overall)
1999: Pavel Brendl (4th overall) & Jamie Lundmark (9th)
2000: none
2001: Dan Blackburn (10th overall)
2002: none
2003: Hugh Jessiman (12th overall)
2004: Al Montoya (6th overall) & Lauri Korpikoski (19th)
2005: Marc Staal (12th overall)
2006: Bob Sanguinetti (21st overall)
2007: Alexei Cherepanov (17th overall)

Retired numbers

1 Eddie Giacomin, G, 1965-75: Number retired on March 15, 1989
2 Brian Leetch, D, 1987-2004: Number retired on January 24, 2008^[24]
7 Rod Gilbert, RW, 1961-78: Number retired on October 14, 1979
9 Adam Graves, LW, 1991-2001: Number to be retired in 2008-09^[25]
11 Mark Messier, LW/C, 1991-97 & 2000-04: Number retired on January 12, 2006^[26]
35 Mike Richter, G, 1989-2003: Number retired on February 4, 2004^[27]
99 Wayne Gretzky, C, 1996-99: Number retired league-wide by NHL on February 6, 2000 (No official banner at Madison Square Garden)

Team records

Most points, season - Jaromir Jagr (2005-06) - 123^[28]
Most goals, season - Jaromir Jagr (2005-06) - 54^[28]
Most assists, season - Brian Leetch (1991-92) - 80^[29]
Most points by defenseman, season - Brian Leetch (1991-92) - 102^[28]
Most points by rookie, season - Mark Pavelich (1981-82) - 76
Most goals by rookie, season - Tony Granato (1988-89) - 36^[28]
Most power play goals, season - Jaromir Jagr (2005-06) - 24^[30]
Most game-winning goals, season - Jaromir Jagr (2005-06), Mark Messier (1996-1997) and Don Murdoch (1980-1981) - 9
Most shots on goal, season - Jaromir Jagr (2005-06) - 368^[30]
Most penalty minutes, season - Troy Mallette (1989-90) - 305^[31]
Most wins by goaltender, season - Mike Richter (1993-94) - 42^[32]
Most wins by rookie goaltender, season - Henrik Lundqvist (2005-06) - 30^[28]

Franchise scoring leaders

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These are the top-ten point-scorers in franchise history. Figures are updated after each completed NHL regular season. ^[33]

Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games Played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game; * = current Rangers player

Player	Pos	GP	G	A	Pts	P/G
Rod Gilbert	RW	1,065	406	615	1,021	. Rodrigue Gabriel Gilbert (born July 1 1941 in Montreal Quebec) is a retired Canadian Professional Ice hockey forward who played 96
Brian Leetch	D	1,129	240	741	981	. Brian Joseph Leetch (born March 3, 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is a retired American professional Ice hockey defenseman 87
Jean Ratelle	C	862	336	481	817	. Joseph Gilbert Yvon "Jean" Ratelle (born October 3, 1940 in Lac Saint-Jean, Quebec) is a former Canadian ice hockey player and 95
Andy Bathgate	RW	719	272	457	729	1. Andrew James Bathgate (born August 28 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) is a retired Canadian Professional Ice hockey 01
Mark Messier	LW/C	698	250	441	691	. Mark John Douglas Messier (born January 18 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former Ice hockey centerman of the National Hockey League 99
Walt Tkaczuk	C	945	227	451	678	. Walter Robert Tkaczuk (born September 29, 1947 in Emsdetten, Germany) is a retired Ice hockey centre who played fourteen 72
Ron Greschner	D	982	179	431	610	. Ron Greschner (born 22 December, 1954 in Goodsoil, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a retired Professional Ice hockey defenceman 62
Steve Vickers	LW	698	246	340	586	. Steve Vickers (born April 21, 1951 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired Canadian Ice hockey left winger. 84
Vic Hadfield	LW	839	262	310	572	. Vic Edward Hadfield (born 4 October, 1940 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada) is a retired Professional Ice hockey player 68
Adam Graves	RW	772	280	227	507	. Adam Graves (born April 12 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) is a former professional hockey player 66

NHL awards and trophies

The following lists the league awards which have been won by the Rangers team and its players and alumni:^[34]

Stanley Cup

1927-28, 1932-33, 1939-40, 1993-94

Presidents' Trophy

1991-92, 1993-94

Prince of Wales Trophy

1931-32, 1941-42, 1993-94

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

Calder Memorial Trophy

Conn Smythe Trophy

Brian Leetch: 1993-94

Hart Memorial Trophy

James Norris Memorial Trophy

King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Adam Graves: 1993-94

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

Frank Boucher: 1927-28, 1928-29, 1929-30, 1930-31, 1932-33, 1933-34, 1934-35
Clint Smith: 1938-39
Buddy O'Connor: 1947-48
Edgar Laprade: 1949-50
Andy Hebenton: 1956-57^[35]
Camille Henry: 1957-58
Jean Ratelle: 1971-72, 1975-76
Wayne Gretzky: 1998-99

Lester Patrick Trophy

William M. Jennings: 1970-71
Terry Sawchuk: 1970-71^[36]
Phil Esposito: 1977-78
Fred Shero: 1979-80
Emile Francis: 1981-82^[37]
Lynn Patrick: 1988-89
Rod Gilbert: 1990-91
Frank Boucher: 1992-93^[38]
Brian Mullen: 1994-95^[39]
Herb Brooks: 2001-02^[40]
John Davidson: 2003-04
Brian Leetch & John Halligan: 2006-07^[41]

Lester B. Pearson Award

NHL Plus/Minus Award^[42]

Michal Rozsival: 2005-06 (shared with Wade Redden of the Ottawa Senators)

Vezina Trophy

Broadcast History

Television

Bob Wolff (1969-70–1973-74): color analyst
Jim Gordon (1969-70; 1973-74–1983-84): play-by-play^[43]
Tim Ryan (1970-71–1971-72): play-by-play
Bill Mazer (1970-71): color analyst
Norm Maclean (1971-72): color analyst
Sal Marchiano (1972-73): play-by-play
Bill Chadwick (1972-73–1980-81): color analyst
Mike Eruzione (1981-82–1982-83): color analyst
Phil Esposito (1981-82–1985-86): color analyst
Bruce Beck (1982-83–1993-94): host; alternate play-by-play
John Davidson (1983-84; 1986-87–2005-06): color analyst^[44]^[45]
Sam Rosen (1984-85–present): play-by-play^[46]
Al Trautwig (1992-93–present): host
John Giannone (2005-06–present): alternate host; second alternate play-by play
Mike Crispino (2005-06–2006-07): alternate play-by-play
Dave Maloney (2005-06–2006-07): alternate color analyst^[47]
Joe Micheletti (2006-07–present): color analyst^[48]
Bob Wischusen (2006-07–present): alternate play-by-play

Radio

Marv Albert (1967-68–2003-04): play-by-play
Bill Chadwick (1967-68–1971-72): color analyst
Dave Marash (1970-71): color analyst
Gene Stuart (1972-73): color analyst
Spencer Ross (1973-74–1976-77): play-by-play (currently alternate)
Sal Messina (1974-75–2002-03): color analyst
Sam Rosen (1977-78–1983-84): play-by-play; host
Mike "Doc" Emrick (1983-84–1987-88): color analyst; host
Howie Rose (1989-90–1994-95): alternate play-by-play
Kenny Albert (1995-96–present): play-by-play^[49]
Brian Mullen (2003-04): color analyst
Dave Maloney (2005-06–present): color analyst^[47]
Don LaGreca (2005-06–present): host
Mike Crispino (2005-06–present): alternate play-by-play
Bob Wischusen (2005-06–present): alternate play-by-play
Pete Stemkowski (2005-06–present): alternate color analyst

Notes

^ Wigge, Larry. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion The 1927–28 NHL season was the eleventh season of the National Hockey League. The 1932–33 NHL season was the 16th season of the National Hockey League (NHL The 1939–40 NHL season was the 23rd season for the National Hockey League. The 1993–94 NHL season was the 77th regular season of the National Hockey League. The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL to the team which finishes with the most points in the league during the regular The 1991–92 NHL season was the 75th regular season of the National Hockey League. The 1993–94 NHL season was the 77th regular season of the National Hockey League. The Prince of Wales Trophy, or simply the Wales Trophy, is a National Hockey League (NHL trophy awarded to the Eastern Conference (formerly The 1931–32 NHL season was the fifteenth season of the National Hockey League (NHL The 1941–42 NHL season was the 25th season of the National Hockey League. The 1993–94 NHL season was the 77th regular season of the National Hockey League. The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance sportsmanship and dedication Joseph Gilbert Yvon "Jean" Ratelle (born October 3, 1940 in Lac Saint-Jean, Quebec) is a former Canadian ice hockey player and The 1970–71 NHL season was the 54th season of the National Hockey League. Rodrigue Gabriel Gilbert (born July 1 1941 in Montreal Quebec) is a retired Canadian Professional Ice hockey forward who played The 1975–76 NHL season was the 59th season of the National Hockey League. Anders Hedberg (born February 25, 1951, in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden) is a retired former professional Ice hockey player who was one The 1984–85 NHL season was the 68th season of the National Hockey League. Adam Graves (born April 12 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) is a former professional hockey player The 2000–01 NHL season was the 84th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The Calder Memorial Trophy is an annual award given "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League James Allan "Kilby" Macdonald ( September 9, 1914 - May 11, 1986) was a Canadian professional Ice hockey The 1939–40 NHL season was the 23rd season for the National Hockey League. Grant Warwick ( October 11, 1921 - September 27, 1999) was a Professional Ice hockey right winger who played The 1941–42 NHL season was the 25th season of the National Hockey League. Edgar Louis Laprade (born October 10, 1919) was a Canadian Professional Ice hockey centre who played for the New York The 1945–46 NHL season was the 29th season of the National Hockey League. Pentti Alexander Lund (b December 6, 1925 in Karijoki, Finland) was a Canadian Professional Ice hockey The 1948–49 NHL season was the 32nd season of the National Hockey League. Lorne John "Gump" Worsley ( May 14, 1929 in Montreal Quebec – January 26, 2007, in Beloeil Quebec) was a professional The 1952–53 NHL season was the 36th season of the National Hockey League. Camille Joseph Wilfred Henry ( January 31, 1933 - September 11, 1997) was a professional Ice hockey centre. The 1953–54 NHL season was the 37th season of the National Hockey League. Steve Vickers (born April 21, 1951 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired Canadian Ice hockey left winger. The 1972–73 NHL season was the 56th season of the National Hockey League. Brian Joseph Leetch (born March 3, 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is a retired American professional Ice hockey defenseman The 1988–89 NHL season was the 72nd season of the National Hockey League. The Conn Smythe Trophy is awarded annually to the player judged most valuable to his team during the National Hockey League 's Stanley Cup playoffs Brian Joseph Leetch (born March 3, 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is a retired American professional Ice hockey defenseman The 1993–94 NHL season was the 77th regular season of the National Hockey League. The Hart Memorial Trophy, originally known as the Hart Trophy, the "oldest and most prestigious individual award in hockey" is awarded annually to the Herbert William "Buddy" O'Connor ( June 21, 1916 in Montreal, Quebec - August 24, 1977) was a Canadian The 1947–48 NHL season was the 31st season of the National Hockey League. Claude Earl "Chuck" Rayner (born - August 11, 1920 in Sutherland, Saskatchewan, died - October 6, 2002) was a The 1949–50 NHL season was the 33rd season of the National Hockey League. Andrew James Bathgate (born August 28 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) is a retired Canadian Professional Ice hockey The 1958–59 NHL season was the 42nd season of the National Hockey League. Mark John Douglas Messier (born January 18 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former Ice hockey centerman of the National Hockey League The 1991–92 NHL season was the 75th regular season of the National Hockey League. The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League 's top " defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round For the article on the baseball umpire see Doug Harvey (umpire Douglas Norman Harvey ( December 19, 1924 in Montreal The 1961–62 NHL season was the 45th season of the National Hockey League (NHL Henry Vernon (Harry Howell (born December 28, 1932 in Hamilton Ontario) was a Canadian professional hockey player and longtime star for the New York Rangers The 1966–67 NHL season was the 50th season of the National Hockey League. Brian Joseph Leetch (born March 3, 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is a retired American professional Ice hockey defenseman The 1991–92 NHL season was the 75th regular season of the National Hockey League. The 1996–97 NHL season was the 80th Regular season of the National Hockey League. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant Adam Graves (born April 12 1968 in Toronto, Ontario) is a former professional hockey player The 1993–94 NHL season was the 77th regular season of the National Hockey League. The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, formerly known as the Lady Byng Trophy, is presented each year to the National Hockey League "player adjudged to have exhibited Francois X Boucher ( October 7, 1902 – December 12, 1977) was a Canadian Professional Ice hockey forward The 1927–28 NHL season was the eleventh season of the National Hockey League. The 1928–29 NHL season was the twelfth season of the National Hockey League. The 1929–30 NHL season was the thirteenth season of the National Hockey League. The 1930–31 NHL season was the fourteenth season of the National Hockey League. The 1932–33 NHL season was the 16th season of the National Hockey League (NHL The 1933–34 NHL season was the 17th season of the National Hockey League (NHL The 1934–35 NHL season was the 18th season of the National Hockey League (NHL Clinton James "Clint" Smith (born December 12, 1913) was a Canadian Professional Hockey Forward in the National The 1938–39 NHL season was the 22nd season of the National Hockey League (NHL Herbert William "Buddy" O'Connor ( June 21, 1916 in Montreal, Quebec - August 24, 1977) was a Canadian The 1947–48 NHL season was the 31st season of the National Hockey League. Edgar Louis Laprade (born October 10, 1919) was a Canadian Professional Ice hockey centre who played for the New York The 1949–50 NHL season was the 33rd season of the National Hockey League. Andrew "Andy" Hebenton (born October 3, 1929 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a former professional Ice hockey right winger, and The 1956–57 NHL season was the 40th season of the National Hockey League. Camille Joseph Wilfred Henry ( January 31, 1933 - September 11, 1997) was a professional Ice hockey centre. The 1957–58 NHL season was the 41st season of the National Hockey League. Joseph Gilbert Yvon "Jean" Ratelle (born October 3, 1940 in Lac Saint-Jean, Quebec) is a former Canadian ice hockey player and The 1971–72 NHL season was the 55th season of the National Hockey League. The 1975–76 NHL season was the 59th season of the National Hockey League. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player The 1998–99 NHL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Hockey League. The Lester Patrick Trophy has been has presented by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to Ice hockey William M Jennings ( December 14, 1920 – August 17, 1981) was an Owner in the National Hockey League. The 1970–71 NHL season was the 54th season of the National Hockey League. Terence Gordon Sawchuk ( December 28, 1929 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada – May 31, 1970 in New York City, New York The 1970–71 NHL season was the 54th season of the National Hockey League. Philip Anthony "Espo" Esposito, OC (born February 20, 1942 is a retired professional hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National The 1977–78 NHL season was the 61st season of the National Hockey League. Fred Alexander Shero ( October 23, 1925 - November 24, 1990) was a Canadian professional Ice hockey player and coach The 1979–80 NHL season was the 63rd season of the National Hockey League. Emile "The Cat" Francis (born September 13, 1926 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a former player coach and The 1981–82 NHL season was the 65th season of the National Hockey League. Joseph Lynn Patrick ( February 3, 1912 in Victoria, British Columbia - January 26, 1980) was a Canadian professional The 1988–89 NHL season was the 72nd season of the National Hockey League. Rodrigue Gabriel Gilbert (born July 1 1941 in Montreal Quebec) is a retired Canadian Professional Ice hockey forward who played The 1990–91 NHL season was the 74th regular season of the National Hockey League. Francois X Boucher ( October 7, 1902 – December 12, 1977) was a Canadian Professional Ice hockey forward The 1992–93 NHL season was the 76th regular season of the National Hockey League. Brian Patrick Mullen (born March 16, 1962 in New York City, New York) is a former professional Ice hockey player who spent eleven The 1994–95 NHL season was the 78th Regular season of the National Hockey League. Herbert Paul "Herb" The 2001–02 NHL season was the 85th Regular season of the National Hockey League. John Davidson (born February 27, 1953 in Ottawa Ontario, Canada) is the president of hockey operations of the St The 2003–04 NHL season was the 87th Regular season of the National Hockey League. Brian Joseph Leetch (born March 3, 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas) is a retired American professional Ice hockey defenseman The 2006–07 NHL season was the 89th Regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL The Lester B Pearson Award is awarded annually to the National Hockey League 's outstanding player in the regular season as judged by the members of the NHL Players Association Joseph Gilbert Yvon "Jean" Ratelle (born October 3, 1940 in Lac Saint-Jean, Quebec) is a former Canadian ice hockey player and The 1971–72 NHL season was the 55th season of the National Hockey League. Mark John Douglas Messier (born January 18 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a former Ice hockey centerman of the National Hockey League The 1991–92 NHL season was the 75th regular season of the National Hockey League. Jaromír Jágr ( pronounced, born February 15 1972 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic) is a professional Ice hockey The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. The NHL Plus-Minus Award is a trophy awarded annually by the National Hockey League to the Ice hockey "player having played a minimum of 60 games who leads Michal Rozsíval ( Czech:)(born September 3 1978 of Vlašim, Czechoslovakia, is a Professional Ice hockey defenceman The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. Wade Redden (born June 12 1977, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman The Ottawa Senators (Les Sénateurs d'Ottawa are a professional Ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League 's Goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position" David Alexander Kerr ( January 11, 1910 Toronto, Ontario - May 11, 1978) was an NHL goaltender who played 427 The 1939–40 NHL season was the 23rd season for the National Hockey League. Edward Giacomin (born June 6, 1939 in Sudbury, Ontario) was a Canadian Professional Ice hockey Goaltender Gilles Villemure (born May 30, 1940 in Trois-Rivières Quebec, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey goaltender The 1970–71 NHL season was the 54th season of the National Hockey League. John Vanbiesbrouck (born September 4, 1963 in Detroit Michigan) is a retired American professional Ice hockey Goaltender, who was inducted into The 1985–86 NHL season was the 69th season of the National Hockey League. Bob Wolff is a Hall of Fame Broadcaster and the longest running broadcaster in both radio and television history who was the radio and TV voice of the Washington Senators from Bill Mazer (born 1920 in Kiev during the Russian Civil War) is an American TV/radio personality Sal Marchiano, (born March 3, 1941) the sports director and anchor for the CW11 News At Ten has been reporting Bill "The Big Whistle" Chadwick (born October 10, 1915) is a former referee for the National Hockey League whose career spanned the Mike "Rizzo" Eruzione (born October 25, 1954) is an Italian-American former ice hockey player who was the captain of the 1980 Winter Philip Anthony "Espo" Esposito, OC (born February 20, 1942 is a retired professional hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Bruce Beck is the Friday Saturday and Sunday Sports anchor at WNBC-TV. John Davidson (born February 27, 1953 in Ottawa Ontario, Canada) is the president of hockey operations of the St Sam Rosen (born April 4, 1948 in Ulm, Germany) is the primary Play-by-play announcer for the New York Rangers ( NHL Al Trautwig (born 1956 is a commentator with the MSG Network, NBC, Versus, and USA Network. David Wilfred Maloney (born July 31, 1956 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada) is a former Professional Ice hockey defenceman Joseph Robert Micheletti (born October 24, 1954 in International Falls Minnesota) is a hockey analyst and reporter Marv Albert (born Marvin Philip Aufrichtig; June 12, 1941) is an American television and radio Sportscaster, honored for his work Bill "The Big Whistle" Chadwick (born October 10, 1915) is a former referee for the National Hockey League whose career spanned the David Marash, known as Dave Marash (born 3 May 1942) is an American television journalist Spencer Ross is an acclaimed sports broadcaster With the exception of the New York Mets Ross has called play-by-play for every New York/New Jersey sports franchise,including the New Sam Rosen (born April 4, 1948 in Ulm, Germany) is the primary Play-by-play announcer for the New York Rangers ( NHL Mike "Doc" Emrick, PhD (born August 1, 1946 in La Fontaine Indiana) is an Emmy Award - winning American Sportscaster Howard Rose (born 1954 is an American Sportscaster with the New York Mets and the New York Islanders for WFAN and MSG Plus Kenny Albert (born Kenny Aufrichtig; February 2, 1968 in New York New York) is an American Sportscaster and the Brian Patrick Mullen (born March 16, 1962 in New York City, New York) is a former professional Ice hockey player who spent eleven David Wilfred Maloney (born July 31, 1956 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada) is a former Professional Ice hockey defenceman Peter "Pete" Stemkowski ( August 25 1943 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) - is a former player in the National Hockey League. This is a list of Stanley Cup champions, including finalists and challengers The Curse of 1940 was a superstitious explanation for why the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL did not win the league's championship trophy the The list of National Hockey League (NHL players is divided into the following lists By specific groups List of NHL players by name This is a list of National Hockey League seasons since inception of the league and also of its predecessor the National Hockey Association: NHA For the 1941 American football team see New York Americans (AFL. The Lake Placid Roamers were an independent intermediate senior level Ice hockey team from Lake Placid New York. Steven McDonald is a third-generation New York Police Department detective who was shot in the line of duty by three bullets fired by a 15 year old boy he was questioning about "A Stanley Cup guarantee?", The Sporting News, 1994-06-06. Sporting News (previously The Sporting News, and known colloquially as TSN) is an American -based Sports Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ Matteau's moment one of blueshirts' best ever. Retrieved on 2007-08-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire
^ The Hockey Rodent (2004-02-09). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. The Curse. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ "Rangers Hire Sather", Associated Press, 2000-05-31. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ "Theo Fleury signs with Rangers", Associated Press, 1999-07-08. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ "Lindros joins Rangers nine years after first trade", Associated Press, 2001-08-24. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ Allen, Kevin. "Panthers trade Pavel Bure to Rangers", USA Today, 2002-03-19. USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ New York Rangers (2002-06-20). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. "Dan Blackburn Selected to 2001-02 NHL All-Rookie Team". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ New York Rangers (2005-05-25). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. "Dan Blackburn to Retire". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ Kennedy, Kostya (2005-10-03), “Sports Illustrated's NHL Preview - New York Rangers”, Sports Illustrated, <http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/specials/preview/2005/scouting.reports/rangers.html>. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Retrieved on 8 August 2007
^ Box Score - Rangers 5, Islanders 1 (2006-03-29). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ Game Notes - Rangers 5, Islanders 1 (2006-03-29). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ Game Notes - Rangers 4, Boston Bruins 3 (OT) (2006-04-08). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ Game Notes - Rangers 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2 (SO) (2006-04-04). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ Game Notes - Rangers 1, Ottawa Senators 5 (2006-04-18). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ New York Rangers (2006-10-05). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople "Jagr named 24th captain in Rangers history". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ “SI's 2006–07 NHL Preview: Atlantic Division”, Sports Illustrated, 2006-09-25, <http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/hockey/nhl/specials/preview/2006/09/25/nhl.atlantic/index.html>. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Retrieved on 8 August 2007
^ Silverstein, Dubi (2007-07-27). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Rangers Rebuild While Winning. Blueshirt Bulletin. Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ Weinman, Sam. "Rangers have high hopes for top pick Cherepanov", The Journal News, 2007-06-27. The Journal News is a Newspaper in New York serving the suburban New York City counties of Westchester, Rockland, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ Weinman, Sam. "Rangers sign top tier centers Drury, Gomez", The Journal News, 2007-07-02. The Journal News is a Newspaper in New York serving the suburban New York City counties of Westchester, Rockland, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Retrieved on 2007-08-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
^ Greenstein, Kevin. "Peca Would Complete Renovation of Ranger Offense", The New York Sun, 2007-08-16. The New York Sun was a contemporary five-day Daily newspaper published in New York City from 2002 until 2008 Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Retrieved on 2007-08-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting
^ The Internet Hockey Database - New York Rangers. Retrieved on 2007-08-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire
^ Rangers Records - Captains. Retrieved on 2007-11-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont
^ Dellapina, John. "Leetch's number headed for Garden rafters", New York Daily News, 2007-09-06. The Daily News of New York City is the fifth most-widely circulated daily Newspaper in the United States with a daily circulation of 703137 Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Retrieved on 2007-12-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song.
^ "Graves No. 9 to be retired in 2008-09", newyorkrangers. com, 2008-01-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Retrieved on 2008-01-24. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled
^ "Rangers hoist Messier's No. 11 to Garden rafters", Associated Press, 2006-01-13. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Retrieved on 2007-12-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song.
^ "Goalie won 301 games with New York", Associated Press, 2004-02-05. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Retrieved on 2007-12-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Rangers Records - Single-Season Leaders. Retrieved on 2007-11-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont
^ Diamos, Jason. "Jagr Continues Assault on Rangers' Records", The New York Times, 2006-03-19. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Retrieved on 2007-11-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont
^ ^a ^b Jaromir Jagr Official Player Page. Retrieved on 2007-11-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont
^ Sexton, Joe. "Mallette Gives Rangers More Than A Rough Edge", The New York Times, 1990-04-18. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Retrieved on 2007-11-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont
^ New York Rangers goaltending records. Retrieved on 2007-11-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont
^ Rangers All-Time Roster - Career Leaders. Retrieved on 2007-11-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont
^ NHL Award Winners. Retrieved on 2007-11-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont
^ Andy Hebenton's profile at hockeydb.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire
^ Terry Sawchuk - Career Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-08-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire
^ Emile Francis - Biography. Retrieved on 2007-08-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire
^ Frank Boucher - Biography. Retrieved on 2007-08-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire
^ Brian Patrick Mullen. Retrieved on 2007-08-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire
^ Herb Brooks - Biography. Retrieved on 2007-08-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire
^ Podell, Ira. "Leetch, Cammi Granato among 4 winners of Lester Patrick Award", Associated Press, 2007-11-07. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Retrieved on 2007-11-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land
^ NHL Plus Minus Award Winners. Retrieved on 2007-11-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land
^ New York Rangers (2003-02-18). Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy "Longtime Broadcaster Jim Gordon Remembered". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on 2007-08-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus
^ John Davidson - Rangers Television Analyst. Retrieved on 2007-08-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus
^ New York Rangers (2006-06-30). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper "Rangers broadcaster John Davidson named president of Blues". Press release. A news release, media release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded Communication directed at members of the News Retrieved on 2007-08-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus
^ Sam Rosen - New York Rangers Television Play-By-Play Announcer. Retrieved on 2007-08-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus
^ ^a ^b Dave Maloney - New York Rangers Radio Analyst. Retrieved on 2007-08-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus
^ Joe Micheletti - New York Rangers Television Analyst. Retrieved on 2007-08-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus
^ Kenny Albert - New York Rangers Radio Play-By-Play. Retrieved on 2007-08-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus

References

Losing the Edge: The Rise and Fall of the Stanley Cup Champion New York Rangers by Barry Meisel (1995) (ISBN 0-684-81519-2)
New York Rangers: Millennium Memories by the NY Daily News (2000) (ISBN 1-58261-147-5)
New York Rangers: Seventy-Five Years by John Halligan (2000) (ISBN 0-7607-2298-6)
The New York Rangers: Broadway's Longest Running Hit by John Kreiser and Lou Friedman (1997) (ISBN 1-57167-041-6)
The New York Rangers (Images of Sports) by John Halligan (2003) (ISBN 0-7385-1228-1)
The Rangers by Brian McFarlane (1997) (ISBN 0-7737-6007-5)
Thin Ice: A Season in Hell With the New York Rangers by Larry Sloman (1981) (ISBN 0-440-18571-8)
Rangers' Biggest Trades Since 1990(October 6, 2006)

External links

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