While this season was a major let down for the New York Rangers, there were some players on their roster who earned high marks. And as many Rangers fans likely will agree, the goaltenders should earn the highest marks of all.
Expectations
Expectations for Jonathan Quick were pretty high, as usual. This was simply based on what he had accomplished heading into the 2024-25 NHL season, and coming off a season in which he was exceptional behind Igor Shesterkin. Quick is a veteran goaltender, and has quite a resume. Quick won the Stanley Cup twice (2012, 2014) in 16 seasons with the Los Angeles Kings before being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 1, 2023, and to the Golden Knights the following day. He also won a Stanley Cup as a backup with the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2022-23 season. In addition to also being a two-time Vezina Trophy finalist throughout his career.
Performance
As said above, expectations were high, and Quick once again did his job as the Rangers' backup. The 39-year-old has been a very decent Blueshirt over the past two seasons. While some thought Quick appeared to be at the tail-end of his career, he’s certainly undergone a bit of a resurgence and has settled in nicely as Igor Shesterkin’s backup and even the starter on occasion.
The Connecticut native has continued to be a tremendous addition to the locker room as well, having been named the fourth Mr. Ranger award winner this year — and he took home his 400th career victory, giving him the most by an American-born goaltender. Quick also became the 17th goaltender in NHL history to appear in 800 career games, and the second U.S.-born goalie to do so.
Jonathan Quick made 34 saves on February 2nd during a 4-2 victory, a game in which the Rangers rallied with three third-period goals to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights at Madison Square Garden, to become the first United States-born goalie to reach 400 NHL wins. At the time, Quick was the 15th goalie in League history to hit the milestone and third active, joining Marc-Andre Fleury (572) and Sergei Bobrovsky (418).
By the first quarter of the year, Quick had won his first four decisions, and allowed four goals in those games, including a pair of shutouts. And by the end of the year, his stat line was 11 wins, three shutouts and a .893 save percentage across 24 games played.
His career stat line also moved to an impressive 404 wins, 63 shutouts and a .911 save percentage across 804 games played.
Where They Go From Here
So, while he earned a B this year, where does Quick go from here? Well, the answer is simple.
As announced on March 12th, Quick signed a one-year contract extension with an average annual value of $1.5 million.
THINK QUICK.#NYR and Jonathan Quick have agreed to terms on a one-year extension. pic.twitter.com/j58PZ0iGX8
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) March 12, 2025
Contract Details
1-year extension: $1.55 million AAV
$1 million salary
$550,000 signing bonus
$300,000 potential performance bonuses
- 20 starts w/ .915 sv% or above = $75k
- 35 games played = $25k
- 40 games played = $50k
- 20 wins = $50k
- 25 wins = $100k
Modified NTC
Overall though, the pairing of the Rangers having Shesterkin and Quick as their tandem in net is truly remarkable. No matter how a season shapes out — together the two make one of the most intimidating goaltending duos in the league.
Rangers' President and General Manager Chris Drury has really struck gold with Quick based on the total package he brings to the Rangers. And if the Rangers use this season as motivation to improve next year, an A grade and many playoff appearances is a certainty in Quick's future.