NY Rangers history

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

On July 6 in Rangers history: Tom Renney takes over

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

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

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 13: James Patrick #3 of the New York Rangers looks on during a hockey game against the Washington Capitals on December 13, 1989 at Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. The Capitals won 7-4. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

New York Rangers: A tribute to the unlucky ones

Rangers coach Mike Keenan celebrates with the Stanley Cup 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 14 in NYR history: This one will last a lifetime

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 13: Alec Martinez #27 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in double overtime against goaltender Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers to give the Kings the 3-2 victory during Game Five of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center on June 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

On June 13 in NYR history: A heartbreaker in Los Angeles

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 7: Sal Messina, New York Rangers analyst attends the Hockey Hall of Fame, for induction ceremony on November 7, 2005 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Sal will receive the 2005 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for his outstanding work as an NHL broadcaster. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On June 12 in NYR history: An honor for Sal “Red Light” Messina

VANCOUVER, BC - JUNE 11: Geoff Courtnall #14 of the Vancouver Canucks slips the puck through the pads of goalie Mike Richter #35 of the New York Rangers as Doug Lidster #6 of the Rangers helps on defense during Game 6 of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals on June 11, 1994 at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images)

On June 11 in NYR history: In 1994, doubts creep in

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 3: Head coach Mike Keenan of the St. Louis Blues watches the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on December 3, 1996 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On June 10 in NYR history: Rumors of Mike Keenan leaving the Rangers