When the typical hockey fan thinks of the New York Rangers, what comes to mind is elite goaltending, especially over the last 30 years. Rangers fans have been spoiled by how good their goaltending situation has been since the 1990s. Everyone remembers Mike Richter, who was between the pipes when the Rangers broke their Cup drought in 1994. Henrik Lundqvist was arguably the best goaltender of the late 2000s and early 2010s.
This legacy of elite netminders will continue in 2025-26 as Igor Shesterkin is set to have another big year and Johnathan Quick has proven to be a solid backup. However, how does the goalie situation look outside of the NHL level? Do the Rangers have a good enough depth behind their NHL goalies? Here is the ranking of the goalie prospects the Rangers have in their system.
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Dylan Garand- There is no goalie in the Rangers system with more upside than Dylan Garand. The former fourth-round pick is set to be the starting goaltender for the Hartford Wolf Pack this season. He's coming off his best season in the Rangers organization, posting a .913 save percentage and a 2.73 goals against average. It was good enough to earn an NHL call-up but only served as a backup. Although Garand is a bit undersized, he has the upside to be a starting goalie in the NHL, but will likely need another season or two of development to reach it. He'll also likely be the first person the Rangers call up if something happens to Shesterkin or Quick.
Talyn Boyko- After two seasons in the ECHL, Talyn Boyko finally appeared in an AHL game. While he only appeared in five games, he posted a .917 save percentage and a 2.61 goals against average. He showed off his potential more during his 33 games with the Tulsa Oilers. He had a .913 save percentage and a 2.66 goals against average. The biggest strength of Boyko's game is his six-foot-seven frame, but he has struggled with his athleticism in the past. He's slated to be the backup goaltender in Hartford this season. Although he's the backup, he should still get solid playing time. He's someone who can be a fringe NHL starter.
Prospect who needs more time developing
Callum Tung- Just like Boyko, Callum Tung had a cup of coffee in the AHL towards the end of last season. He appeared in two games, only allowing three goals on 28 shots. He shined in his 15 games with the UConn Huskies, having a .933 save percentage and a 2.01 goals against average. While Tung looked impressive in his brief AHL stint, he'll likely start in the ECHL. With him only playing 15 college games and the rest at the junior level, it's best to start him in a less competitive league. Somewhere, he can get a feel for the pro game while facing competition at his speed. While he's still a few years away from the NHL, if all goes right, he could develop into a solid NHL starter.
Hugo Ollas- Hugo Ollas is one of the biggest high-risk, high-reward prospects the Rangers have in their system. This is due to Ollas' standing at six-foot-eight, which he used to his advantage during his time in Sweden and Merrimack College. So far, in the pros, the size has not translated into a dominant goaltender. In his first season in the ECHL with the Bloomington Bison and Worcester Railers, he registered a .904 save percentage and a 3.12 save percentage. While these aren't significant numbers, they're not the numbers of an elite goalie prospect. He'll likely need another year or two in the ECHL before he's AHL-ready. While there's still time, Ollas probably will only develop into a fringe NHL starter.