Key
Key of terms and definitions
Term |
Definition |
No. |
Number of general managers[a] |
Ref(s) |
References |
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Does not apply |
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Elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Builder category |
General managers
General managers of the New York Rangers
No. |
Name |
Appointment |
Departure |
Accomplishments and events during this term |
Ref(s) |
– |
Conn Smythe |
1926 |
October 27, 1926 |
- Team entered league and began play for the 1926–27 season
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1 |
Lester Patrick |
October 27, 1926 |
February 21, 1946 |
|
[6][7] |
2 |
Frank Boucher |
February 21, 1946 |
April 22, 1955 |
|
[7][8] |
3 |
Muzz Patrick |
April 22, 1955 |
October 30, 1964 |
|
[8][9] |
4 |
Emile Francis |
October 30, 1964 |
January 6, 1976 |
- Acquired Eddie Giacomin in a 1965 trade
- 1 Stanley Cup Finals appearance (1972)
- 9 playoff appearances
|
[9] |
5 |
John Ferguson Sr. |
January 7, 1976 |
June 2, 1978 |
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|
6 |
Fred Shero |
June 2, 1978 |
November 21, 1980 |
- 1 Stanley Cup Finals appearance (1979)
- 2 playoff appearances
|
|
7 |
Craig Patrick |
November 21, 1980 |
July 14, 1986 |
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|
8 |
Phil Esposito |
July 14, 1986 |
May 24, 1989 |
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|
9 |
Neil Smith |
July 17, 1989 |
March 28, 2000 |
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|
10 |
Glen Sather |
June 1, 2000 |
July 1, 2015 |
|
[4] |
11 |
Jeff Gorton |
July 1, 2015 |
– |
|
[4] |
Notes
- a A running total of the number of general managers of the franchise. Thus any general manager who has two or more separate terms as general manager is only counted once.
References
- 2014–15 New York Rangers Media Guide, p. 332
- ↑ Anderson, Dave. "At Boston Garden, There's Much More Gold Than Green", New York Times, 1995-05-14. Retrieved on 2008-06-17.
- ↑ Vecsey, George. "Houston Finally Has An Edge", New York Times, 1994-06-24. Retrieved on 2008-06-17.
- ↑ Stein, Michael. "New York Rangers: The Baby Broadway Blueshirts". /bleacherreport.com. Archived from the original on 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2008-09-07.
- 1 2 3 "Rangers Announce Hockey Club Personnel Promotions". New York Rangers. July 1, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ "The Birth of the Rangers". New York Rangers. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Lester Patrick New York Rangers". New York Rangers. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- 1 2 "Les Patrick Quits as Rangers' Manager". Chicago Daily Tribune. February 22, 1946. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- 1 2 "Boucher Quits Rangers". Lethbridge Herald. April 22, 1955. p. 1. Retrieved July 21, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Patrick Resigns Rangers Post". The Times Record. October 31, 1964. p. 12. Retrieved July 21, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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