History

Phil Esposito of the New York Rangers watches the play during NHL game (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On July 14 in Rangers history: Pack your bags, Trader Phil has arrived

On July 13 in Rangers history: Righting a wrong as Messier returns

On July 12 in Rangers history: A new coach from the Edmonton pipeline

On July 11 in Rangers history: The Summit Series roster

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 01: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers prepares to start in the nets against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game One of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 1, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

On July 10 in Rangers history: Lundqvist’s first real contract

New New York Rangers Head coach Gerard Gallant poses with the Jack Adams Award (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Clean slate: A history of Rangers coaches hired in off-season

New York Ranger Brendan Shanahan carries the puck up ice vat Madison Square Garden, October 5, 2006. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

On July 9 in Rangers history: Brendan Shanahan becomes a Blueshirt

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - APRIL 24: Head coach Tom Renney (R) of the New York Rangers looks on during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the New Jersey Devils at the Continental Airlines Arena April 24, 2006 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Rangers 4-1 to take a 2-0 series lead. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

On July 6 in Rangers history: Tom Renney takes over

Jaromir Jagr #68 of the New York Rangers(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

On July 5 in Rangers history: Glen Sather’s first big mistake

Goaltender Mike Richter #35 of the New York Rangers. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

On July 4 in Rangers history: Mike Richter, Edmonton Oiler

Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On July 2 in Rangers history: Brad Richards hits paydirt

Glen Sather and Jeff Gorton of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On July 1 in Rangers history: Jeff Gorton gets the GM job & a legend was born

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 23: Glen Sather of the New York Rangers attends the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On June 30 in Rangers history: Glen Sather pulls off a whopper of a deal

Center Eric Lindros #88 of the New York Rangers (Credit: Rick Stewart/Getty Images/NHLI)

On June 29 in Rangers history: The Eric Lindros circus

Center Mark Messier #11 of the New York Rangers (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

On June 28 in Rangers history: Hall of Fame call for Mark Messier

Tomas Kloucek #5 formerly with the New York Rangers. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

On June 27 in Rangers history: Pre-dating the Czech-mates

TORONTO - OCTOBER 26: Defenseman Bryan McCabe #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs prepares to check center Jamie Lundmark #26 of the New York Rangers during the NHL game on October 26, 2002 at the Air Canada Centre,Toronto, Canada. The Rangers won 4-3. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)

On June 26 in Rangers history: A draft day disaster

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist celebrates (DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

On June 25 in Rangers history: The best late NHL draft pick ever

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 21: Head Coach John Tortorella of the New York Rangers walks off the ice after losing to the Boston Bruins in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 21, 2013 in New York City. The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Rangers 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On June 24 in Rangers history: Happy birthday Torts!

Derek Stepan #21 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)

On June 23 in NY Rangers history: A rebuild begins…badly

K'Andre Miller poses after being selected twenty-second overall by the New York Rangers . (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On June 22 in NYR history: A draft that could remake the Rangers

Kaapo Kakko poses for a photo after being selected as the number two overall pick to the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft (Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports)

On June 21 in NYR history: Kaapo Kakko becomes a Ranger

A general view of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

On June 20 in NYR history: Eve of the most anticipated draft

Glen Hanlon #1 and John Vanbiesbrouck #34 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Graig Abel Collection/Getty Images)

On June 19 in NYR history: A new coach starts with controversy

MONTREAL, QU - CIRCA 1979: Goalie John Davidson #30 of the New York Rangers defends his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL Hockey game circa 1979 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Davidson's playing career went from 1973-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

On June 18 in NYR history: J.D. becomes a Ranger

Rangers players pose for a team photo after defeating Vancouver 3-2 in game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals at Madison Square Garden June 14, 1994.Rangers Win Stanley Cup

On June 17 in NYR history: A tickertape parade

Brian Leetch #2 of the New York Rangers controls the puck. Credit: Kent Smith /Allsport

On June 16 in NYR history: Second team all star honors

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 08: (l-r) Mark Messier and Brian Leetch of the New York Rangers Stanley Cup winning team of 1994 attend a ceremony prior to the Rangers game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on February 08, 2019 in New York City. The Rangers were celebrating the 25th anniversary of their Stanley Cup win in 1994. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On June 15 in NYR history: Awards for Messier and Leetch