2009–10 New York Rangers season
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The 2009–10
New York Rangers
season was the National Hockey League
franchise's 83rd
season of play and their 84th season overall. For the first time in five years, the Rangers failed to qualify for the playoffs.
announced that he would be retiring after one season with the Rangers.
At the NHL Entry Draft
, the Rangers chose Chris Kreider
with their first-round pick, 19th overall. The Rangers followed this with a couple of trades at the draft to pick up Brian Boyle and Chad Johnson
. A bigger splash was made a few days later when the Rangers traded Scott Gomez
to the Montreal Canadiens
. With Gomez's $7 million contract gone, the Rangers then signed free agent Marian Gaborik
on July 1, the first day of free agency. On July 16, the Rangers announced that Mike Sullivan had been hired as an assistant coach.
On August 16, 2009, Mark Messier
rejoined the New York Rangers organization as a special assistant to general manager
Glen Sather
.
and Ryan Callahan
for the United States, Marian Gaborik
for Slovakia, Olli Jokinen
for Finland and Henrik Lundqvist
for Sweden.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Rangers. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.
during the 2009–10 season.
in Montreal • Quebec
, Canada
at the Bell Centre
.
* On March 11, 2009, the NHL general managers agreed to award the 17th selection of the second round as a compensatory pick to the New York Rangers
for deceased player Alexei Cherepanov
.
Hartford Wolf Pack
The 2009–10 season
will be the 13th season of AHL
hockey for the franchise.
will be the 17th and final season of ECHL
hockey for the franchise, as their place will be taken by an American Hockey League
team of the same name (currently known as the Albany River Rats
) for the 2010-11 season.
2009–10 NHL season
The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010...
New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
season was the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
franchise's 83rd
New York Rangers seasons
The New York Rangers are an American ice hockey franchise that compete in the National Hockey League . One of the NHL's "Original Six" teams, the Rangers play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Since 1968, the team has played its home games in Madison Square Garden...
season of play and their 84th season overall. For the first time in five years, the Rangers failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Off-season
On May 4, 2009, Markus NaslundMarkus Näslund
Sten Markus Näslund is a Swedish ice hockey general manager for Modo Hockey and a retired professional winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers, as well as in the Elitserien with Modo Hockey...
announced that he would be retiring after one season with the Rangers.
At the NHL Entry Draft
NHL Entry Draft
The NHL Entry Draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements...
, the Rangers chose Chris Kreider
Chris Kreider
Chris Kreider is an American ice hockey forward currently playing for Boston College. He was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, by the New York Rangers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.-Amateur career:...
with their first-round pick, 19th overall. The Rangers followed this with a couple of trades at the draft to pick up Brian Boyle and Chad Johnson
Chad Johnson (ice hockey)
Chad Johnson is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender currently playing in the New York Rangers organization.-Playing career:...
. A bigger splash was made a few days later when the Rangers traded Scott Gomez
Scott Gomez
Scott Carlos Gomez is an American ice hockey center of both Mexican and Colombian descent, currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
to the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
. With Gomez's $7 million contract gone, the Rangers then signed free agent Marian Gaborik
Marian Gaborik
Marián Gáborík is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He began his career in the Slovak Extraliga with HC Dukla Trenčín for two seasons before being drafted third overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the...
on July 1, the first day of free agency. On July 16, the Rangers announced that Mike Sullivan had been hired as an assistant coach.
On August 16, 2009, Mark Messier
Mark Messier
Mark Douglas Messier is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre of the National Hockey League and current special assistant to the president and general manager of the New York Rangers. He spent a quarter of a century in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver...
rejoined the New York Rangers organization as a special assistant to general manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
Glen Sather
Glen Sather
Glen Cameron "Slats" Sather is the President and general manager of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He has also served as the head coach of the Rangers, as well as General Manager and coach of the Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association and later NHL...
.
Pre-season
| 2009 Pre-season Game Log: 3–3–1 (Home: 2–1–0 ; Road: 1–2–1) | ||||||||||
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| 1 | September 15 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
2 - 1 | Zaba Matt Zaba Matthew Darrell Zaba is a Canadian professional goaltender for the HC Bolzano of the Italian Serie A.Zaba played for New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He made his NHL debut on January 23, 2010, replacing Henrik Lundqvist in a game against the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:... |
0-1-0 | |||||
| 2 | September 16 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 - 2 SO | Johnson Chad Johnson (ice hockey) Chad Johnson is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender currently playing in the New York Rangers organization.-Playing career:... |
0-1-1 | |||||
| 3 | September 18 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
4 - 3 | Zaba | 0-2-1 | |||||
| 4 | September 19 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
5 - 2 | Valiquette Stephen Valiquette Stephen Valiquette is a Canadian goaltender for currently playing for the HC CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League. He was drafted in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings in the eighth round, 190th overall.-Professional career:In 1998, Valiquette signed as an unrestricted free... |
1-2-1 | |||||
| 5 | September 21 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
4 - 2 | Lundqvist Henrik Lundqvist Henrik Lundqvist is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He was nominated for the Vezina Trophy in his first three seasons in the NHL, finishing third all three times, and is the only goaltender in NHL history to record 30 wins in... |
2-2-1 | |||||
| 6 | September 24 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
3 - 2 | Lundqvist | 3-2-1 | |||||
| 7 | September 27 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
4 - 3 | Lundqvist | 3-3-1 | |||||
Regular season
The NHL took a two-week break from February 15-March 1 for the Olympics. The Rangers had five players represent their countries; Chris DruryChris Drury
Christopher Drury is an American retired professional ice hockey player. Drury is a Hobey Baker Award-winner with Boston University, a Calder Trophy winner with the Colorado Avalanche, a Stanley Cup champion with the Avalanche, a two-time Olympic silver medalist with the United States, and a...
and Ryan Callahan
Ryan Callahan
Ryan Callahan is an American ice hockey forward and captain of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Callahan played one year of high school hockey for Hilton High School...
for the United States, Marian Gaborik
Marian Gaborik
Marián Gáborík is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He began his career in the Slovak Extraliga with HC Dukla Trenčín for two seasons before being drafted third overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the...
for Slovakia, Olli Jokinen
Olli Jokinen
Olli Jokinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He was initially drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1997, third overall after Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. He was the captain of the Florida Panthers from 2003...
for Finland and Henrik Lundqvist
Henrik Lundqvist
Henrik Lundqvist is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He was nominated for the Vezina Trophy in his first three seasons in the NHL, finishing third all three times, and is the only goaltender in NHL history to record 30 wins in...
for Sweden.
Schedule and results
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The 2009–10 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... season was the National Hockey League National Hockey League The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States... franchise's 83rd New York Rangers seasons The New York Rangers are an American ice hockey franchise that compete in the National Hockey League . One of the NHL's "Original Six" teams, the Rangers play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Since 1968, the team has played its home games in Madison Square Garden... season of play and their 84th season overall. For the first time in five years, the Rangers failed to qualify for the playoffs. Off-seasonOn May 4, 2009, Markus NaslundMarkus Näslund Sten Markus Näslund is a Swedish ice hockey general manager for Modo Hockey and a retired professional winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers, as well as in the Elitserien with Modo Hockey... announced that he would be retiring after one season with the Rangers. At the NHL Entry Draft NHL Entry Draft The NHL Entry Draft is an annual meeting in which every franchise of the National Hockey League systematically select the rights to available amateur ice hockey players who meet draft eligibility requirements... , the Rangers chose Chris Kreider Chris Kreider Chris Kreider is an American ice hockey forward currently playing for Boston College. He was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, by the New York Rangers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.-Amateur career:... with their first-round pick, 19th overall. The Rangers followed this with a couple of trades at the draft to pick up Brian Boyle and Chad Johnson Chad Johnson (ice hockey) Chad Johnson is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender currently playing in the New York Rangers organization.-Playing career:... . A bigger splash was made a few days later when the Rangers traded Scott Gomez Scott Gomez Scott Carlos Gomez is an American ice hockey center of both Mexican and Colombian descent, currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... to the Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... . With Gomez's $7 million contract gone, the Rangers then signed free agent Marian Gaborik Marian Gaborik Marián Gáborík is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He began his career in the Slovak Extraliga with HC Dukla Trenčín for two seasons before being drafted third overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the... on July 1, the first day of free agency. On July 16, the Rangers announced that Mike Sullivan had been hired as an assistant coach. On August 16, 2009, Mark Messier Mark Messier Mark Douglas Messier is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre of the National Hockey League and current special assistant to the president and general manager of the New York Rangers. He spent a quarter of a century in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Vancouver... rejoined the New York Rangers organization as a special assistant to general manager General manager General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:... Glen Sather Glen Sather Glen Cameron "Slats" Sather is the President and general manager of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He has also served as the head coach of the Rangers, as well as General Manager and coach of the Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association and later NHL... . Pre-season
Regular seasonThe NHL took a two-week break from February 15-March 1 for the Olympics. The Rangers had five players represent their countries; Chris DruryChris Drury Christopher Drury is an American retired professional ice hockey player. Drury is a Hobey Baker Award-winner with Boston University, a Calder Trophy winner with the Colorado Avalanche, a Stanley Cup champion with the Avalanche, a two-time Olympic silver medalist with the United States, and a... and Ryan Callahan Ryan Callahan Ryan Callahan is an American ice hockey forward and captain of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Callahan played one year of high school hockey for Hilton High School... for the United States, Marian Gaborik Marian Gaborik Marián Gáborík is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He began his career in the Slovak Extraliga with HC Dukla Trenčín for two seasons before being drafted third overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the... for Slovakia, Olli Jokinen Olli Jokinen Olli Jokinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He was initially drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1997, third overall after Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. He was the captain of the Florida Panthers from 2003... for Finland and Henrik Lundqvist Henrik Lundqvist Henrik Lundqvist is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He was nominated for the Vezina Trophy in his first three seasons in the NHL, finishing third all three times, and is the only goaltender in NHL history to record 30 wins in... for Sweden. Schedule and results
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†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Rangers. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.
‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Reached |
| Michael Del Zotto Michael Del Zotto Michael Del Zotto is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the New York Rangers.-Early career:... |
NHL Rookie of the Month | October 2009 |
| Marian Gaborik Marian Gaborik Marián Gáborík is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He began his career in the Slovak Extraliga with HC Dukla Trenčín for two seasons before being drafted third overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the... |
NHL Third Star of the Month | November 2009 |
Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Matt Gilroy Matt Gilroy Matthew Gilroy is an American professional ice hockey defenseman playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .Gilroy completed a four-year tenure with the Boston University Terriers of Hockey East... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 2, 2009 |
| Michael Del Zotto Michael Del Zotto Michael Del Zotto is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the New York Rangers.-Early career:... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 2, 2009 |
| Michael Del Zotto | 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
October 3, 2009 |
| Vaclav Prospal Vaclav Prospal Václav "Vinny" Prospal is a Czech professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
600th Career NHL Point | October 3, 2009 |
| Dan Girardi | 200th Career NHL Game | October 3, 2009 |
| Michael Del Zotto | 1st Career NHL Assist | October 5, 2009 |
| Matt Gilroy | 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
October 5, 2009 |
| Artem Anisimov Artem Anisimov Artem Alekseevich Anisimov is a Russian professional ice hockey center currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:The young forward is a product of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl hockey school... |
1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
October 8, 2009 |
| Artem Anisimov | 1st Career NHL Goal | October 11, 2009 |
| Vaclav Prospal | 200th Career NHL Goal | October 14, 2009 |
| Chris Drury Chris Drury Christopher Drury is an American retired professional ice hockey player. Drury is a Hobey Baker Award-winner with Boston University, a Calder Trophy winner with the Colorado Avalanche, a Stanley Cup champion with the Avalanche, a two-time Olympic silver medalist with the United States, and a... |
800th Career NHL Game | October 19, 2009 |
| Matt Gilroy | 1st Career NHL Assist | October 19, 2009 |
| P. A. Parenteau Pierre Parenteau Pierre-Alexandre "P. A." Parenteau is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Goal | October 28, 2009 |
| Dane Byers Dane Byers Dane Byers is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Columbus Blue Jackets organization... |
1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
October 30, 2009 |
| Henrik Lundqvist Henrik Lundqvist Henrik Lundqvist is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He was nominated for the Vezina Trophy in his first three seasons in the NHL, finishing third all three times, and is the only goaltender in NHL history to record 30 wins in... |
150th Career NHL Win | November 1, 2009 |
| Donald Brashear Donald Brashear Donald Brashear is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Rivière-du-Loup CIMT in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . He previously played for five organizations in the National Hockey League . His main role is that of an enforcer. He was... |
1,000th Career NHL Game | November 12, 2009 |
| Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins is an American professional ice hockey winger with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . While playing college hockey, he was selected 14th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... |
300th Career NHL Game | November 12, 2009 |
| Enver Lisin Enver Lisin Enver Gennadievich Lisin is a Russian ice hockey player who plays for Metallurg Magnitogorsk. He was Russian champion in 2006 and won European champion's cup in 2007.... |
100th Career NHL Game | November 23, 2009 |
| Bobby Sanguinetti | 1st Career NHL Game | November 27, 2009 |
| Sean Avery Sean Avery Sean Christopher Avery is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He formerly played for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars and New York Rangers. Prior to the NHL, Avery played for the Owen Sound Platers and the... |
200th Career NHL Point | November 28, 2009 |
| Vaclav Prospal | 900th Career NHL Game | November 28, 2009 |
| Ilkka Heikkinen Ilkka Heikkinen Ilkka Heikkinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Växjö Lakers Hockey of the Swedish Elitserien .-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Game | December 5, 2009 |
| Marc Staal Marc Staal Marc Staal is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League... |
200th Career NHL Game | December 26, 2009 |
| Chad Johnson Chad Johnson (ice hockey) Chad Johnson is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender currently playing in the New York Rangers organization.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Game | December 30, 2009 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | 300th Career NHL Game | December 30, 2009 |
| Erik Christensen Erik Christensen Erik Christensen is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Point | December 31, 2009 |
| John Tortorella John Tortorella Jonathan "John" Tortorella is an American professional ice hockey coach and is now the head coach of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He is perhaps best known for his tenure as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning when he led the team to the 2004 Stanley Cup championship... |
600th Career NHL Game Coached | December 31, 2009 |
| Brandon Dubinsky Brandon Dubinsky Brandon Dubinsky is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Point | January 4, 2010 |
| Brandon Dubinsky | 200th Career NHL Game | January 6, 2010 |
| Chad Johnson | 1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
January 7, 2010 |
| Michal Rozsival Michal Rozsival Michal Rozsíval is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . He joined the team in 2011, previously playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2000 until 2004, and the New York Rangers from 2005 to 2011.-Playing... |
600th Career NHL Game | January 9, 2010 |
| Matt Zaba Matt Zaba Matthew Darrell Zaba is a Canadian professional goaltender for the HC Bolzano of the Italian Serie A.Zaba played for New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He made his NHL debut on January 23, 2010, replacing Henrik Lundqvist in a game against the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:... |
1st Career NHL Game | January 23, 2010 |
| Ryan Callahan Ryan Callahan Ryan Callahan is an American ice hockey forward and captain of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Callahan played one year of high school hockey for Hilton High School... |
200th Career NHL Game | January 25, 2010 |
| Chad Johnson | 1st Career NHL Win | January 31, 2010 |
| Marian Gaborik Marian Gaborik Marián Gáborík is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He began his career in the Slovak Extraliga with HC Dukla Trenčín for two seasons before being drafted third overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the... |
500th Career NHL Point | January 31, 2010 |
| Chris Drury | 600th Career NHL Point | February 14, 2010 |
| Brian Boyle | 100th Career NHL Game | March 7, 2010 |
| Brandon Prust Brandon Prust Brandon Prust is a professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the New York Rangers in the NHL.-Playing career:*London Knights hockey team in London, Ontario, which were the OHL and Memorial Cup Champions, 2005.... |
100th Career NHL Game | March 10, 2010 |
Transactions
The Rangers have been involved in the following transactions2009–10 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2009–10 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable.-Retirement:-Free agency:Note: This...
during the 2009–10 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| June 27, 2009 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ---- 3rd-round pick in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ---- Brian Boyle |
| June 27, 2009 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... ---- 151st pick in 2009 2009 NHL Entry Draft The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or... |
To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ---- Chad Johnson Chad Johnson (ice hockey) Chad Johnson is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender currently playing in the New York Rangers organization.-Playing career:... |
| June 30, 2009 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... ---- Scott Gomez Scott Gomez Scott Carlos Gomez is an American ice hockey center of both Mexican and Colombian descent, currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... Tom Pyatt Tom Pyatt Thomas Cullum Pyatt is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently with Tampa Bay Lightning . He is the son of former NHL player Nelson Pyatt and brother of Phoenix Coyotes forward Taylor Pyatt.-Playing career:... Michael Busto Michael Busto Michael Busto is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman for the Elmira Jackals of the ECHL.-Playing career:... |
To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ---- Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins is an American professional ice hockey winger with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . While playing college hockey, he was selected 14th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... Ryan McDonagh Ryan McDonagh Ryan McDonagh is an American ice hockey defenseman with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He played college hockey at University of Wisconsin–Madison.-Playing career:... Pavel Valentenko Pavel Valentenko Pavel Valentenko is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for The Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:... Doug Janik Doug Janik Douglas J. Janik is a professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently a member of the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings organization.-Playing career:... |
| July 13, 2009 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... ---- Lauri Korpikoski Lauri Korpikoski Lauri Korpikoski is a Finnish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ---- Enver Lisin Enver Lisin Enver Gennadievich Lisin is a Russian ice hockey player who plays for Metallurg Magnitogorsk. He was Russian champion in 2006 and won European champion's cup in 2007.... |
| July 16, 2009 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... ---- Brian Fahey Brian Fahey (ice hockey) Brian Fahey is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL.-Playing career:... |
To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ---- Nigel Williams Nigel Williams (ice hockey) Nigel Williams is an American ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
| February 1, 2010 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... ---- Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins is an American professional ice hockey winger with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . While playing college hockey, he was selected 14th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... Ales Kotalik Aleš Kotalík Aleš Kotalík is a professional ice hockey right winger playing for HC Mountfield České Budějovice of the Czech Extraliga.-Playing career:... |
To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ---- Olli Jokinen Olli Jokinen Olli Jokinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He was initially drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 1997, third overall after Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. He was the captain of the Florida Panthers from 2003... Brandon Prust Brandon Prust Brandon Prust is a professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the New York Rangers in the NHL.-Playing career:*London Knights hockey team in London, Ontario, which were the OHL and Memorial Cup Champions, 2005.... |
| February 12, 2010 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... ---- Conditional 6th-round draft pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ---- Jody Shelley Jody Shelley Jody Shelley is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League... |
| March 3, 2010 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ---- Jordan Owens Jordan Owens (ice hockey) Jordan Owens is a professional ice hockey left winger, who is currently playing with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. On June 12, 2007, he was signed as an undrafted free agent to an entry level contract with the New York Rangers... |
To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ---- Kris Newbury Kris Newbury Kris Newbury is a professional ice hockey centre who is now a member of the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
| March 3, 2010 2009–10 NHL season The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010... |
To Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... ---- Miika Wiikman Miika Wiikman Miika Wiikman is a Swedish-born Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for Ilves of the Finnish SM-Liiga.-Playing career:... 7th-round draft pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... ---- Anders Eriksson |
Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Paul Crowder Paul Crowder (ice hockey) Paul Crowder is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing in the ECHL for the Utah Grizzlies.-Career statistics:-External links:... |
University of Alaska-Anchorage | undisclosed |
| Matt Gilroy Matt Gilroy Matthew Gilroy is an American professional ice hockey defenseman playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League .Gilroy completed a four-year tenure with the Boston University Terriers of Hockey East... |
Boston University Boston University Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers... |
2 years, $3.5 million |
| Andres Ambuhl Andres Ambühl Andres Ambühl is a Swiss professional ice hockey forward currently playing for ZSC Lions of the Swiss National League A .-Playing career:... |
HC Davos HC Davos Hockey Club Davos is a professional Swiss ice hockey club based in Davos, Switzerland. Davos play in the Swiss National League A, which is ranked as Europe's sixth best ice hockey league. The team is usually a strong force in the league and often bolster their roster with Swiss national team... |
undisclosed |
| Ilkka Heikkinen Ilkka Heikkinen Ilkka Heikkinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Växjö Lakers Hockey of the Swedish Elitserien .-Playing career:... |
HIFK HIFK Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna i Helsingfors is a sports club from Helsinki, Finland. Formed in 1897 HIFK is the oldest IFK club in Finland. The club has activities in many sports, including football, ice hockey, bandy, floorball, handball, athletics and bowling. HIFK Soccer ry is part of the... |
undisclosed |
| Donald Brashear Donald Brashear Donald Brashear is an American-Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Rivière-du-Loup CIMT in the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey . He previously played for five organizations in the National Hockey League . His main role is that of an enforcer. He was... |
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
2 years, $2.8 million |
| Marian Gaborik Marian Gaborik Marián Gáborík is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He began his career in the Slovak Extraliga with HC Dukla Trenčín for two seasons before being drafted third overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the... |
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
5 years, $37.5 million |
| Tyler Arnason Tyler Arnason Tyler Arnason is an American professional ice hockey center who is currently a Free Agent. He most recently played with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League. He has previously played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators and the Colorado... |
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
2-way contract |
| Corey Locke Corey Locke Corey Locke, is a professional ice hockey player currently with the Ottawa Senators organization of the National Hockey League , playing for the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League... |
Houston Aeros Houston Aeros The Houston Aeros are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. The team plays in Houston, Texas, at the Toyota Center. They are the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Minnesota Wild.- History :... |
undisclosed |
| Ales Kotalik Aleš Kotalík Aleš Kotalík is a professional ice hockey right winger playing for HC Mountfield České Budějovice of the Czech Extraliga.-Playing career:... |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
3 years, $9 million |
| Sam Klassen Sam Klassen Sam Klassen is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League.... |
Saskatoon Blades Saskatoon Blades The Saskatoon Blades are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. They are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, playing at the 15,195 seat Credit Union Centre.-History:... |
undisclosed |
| Vaclav Prospal Vaclav Prospal Václav "Vinny" Prospal is a Czech professional ice hockey left winger who is currently a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
1 year, $1.1 million |
| Lee Baldwin Lee Baldwin (ice hockey) Lee Baldwin is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Connecticut Whale in the American Hockey League.... |
University of Alaska Anchorage University of Alaska Anchorage The University of Alaska Anchorage is the largest school of the University of Alaska System, with about 16,500 students, about 14,000 of whom attend classes at Goose Lake, its main campus in Anchorage.... |
undisclosed |
| Cameron Talbot Cameron Talbot Cameron Talbot is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League. He played college hockey at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.... |
University of Alabama in Huntsville University of Alabama in Huntsville The University of Alabama in Huntsville is a state-supported, public, coeducational research university, located in Huntsville, Alabama, United States, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees, and is organized in five... |
undisclosed |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Colton Orr Colton Orr Colton Douglas Orr is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently playing in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs.- Playing career :... |
Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
4 years, $4 million |
| Nik Antropov Nik Antropov Nikolai Aleksandrovich Antropov is a Kazakhstani-Canadian professional ice hockey forward for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League... |
Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... |
4 years, $16 million |
| Fredrik Sjostrom Fredrik Sjöström Fredrik Sjöström is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger playing with Frölunda HC of the Elitserien. He previously played in the National Hockey League for the Phoenix Coyotes, New York Rangers, Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs.-Playing career:Sjöström is a big but speedy forward who... |
Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
2 years, $1.5 million |
| Greg Moore Greg Moore (ice hockey) Greg Moore is an American professional ice hockey forward who plays for the Augsburger Panther of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga . He previously played in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers and Columbus Blue Jackets.-Playing career:Moore was drafted in the 5th round, 143rd... |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
| Doug Janik Doug Janik Douglas J. Janik is a professional ice hockey defenseman who is currently a member of the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings organization.-Playing career:... |
Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
1 year, 2-way contract |
| Paul Mara Paul Mara Paul Mara is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently an unrestricted free agent of the National Hockey League .... |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
1 year, $1.675 million |
| Derek Morris | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
1 year, $3.3 million |
| Blair Betts Blair Betts Blair Betts is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Nikolai Zherdev Nikolai Zherdev Mykola Olehovych "Nikolay" Zherdev is a Ukrainian-Russian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for Atlant Moscow Oblast of the Russian Kontinental Hockey League... |
Atlant Mytishchi | 1 year |
Claimed via Waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Erik Christensen Erik Christensen Erik Christensen is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
December 2, 2009 |
| Alex Auld Alex Auld Alexander Auld is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League . Auld has also played for the New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, Phoenix Coyotes, Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars of the NHL... |
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
February 27, 2010 |
Lost via Waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
Lost via retirement
| Player |
| Markus Naslund Markus Näslund Sten Markus Näslund is a Swedish ice hockey general manager for Modo Hockey and a retired professional winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers, as well as in the Elitserien with Modo Hockey... |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Matt Zaba Matt Zaba Matthew Darrell Zaba is a Canadian professional goaltender for the HC Bolzano of the Italian Serie A.Zaba played for New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He made his NHL debut on January 23, 2010, replacing Henrik Lundqvist in a game against the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:... |
undisclosed |
| Michael Del Zotto Michael Del Zotto Michael Del Zotto is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the New York Rangers.-Early career:... |
undisclosed |
| Jordan Owens Jordan Owens (ice hockey) Jordan Owens is a professional ice hockey left winger, who is currently playing with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. On June 12, 2007, he was signed as an undrafted free agent to an entry level contract with the New York Rangers... |
undisclosed |
| P. A. Parenteau Pierre Parenteau Pierre-Alexandre "P. A." Parenteau is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
undisclosed |
| Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins Christopher Higgins is an American professional ice hockey winger with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . While playing college hockey, he was selected 14th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... |
1 year, $2.25 million |
| Brian Boyle | 2 years, $1.05 million |
| Dane Byers Dane Byers Dane Byers is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Columbus Blue Jackets organization... |
undisclosed |
| Chad Johnson Chad Johnson (ice hockey) Chad Johnson is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender currently playing in the New York Rangers organization.-Playing career:... |
undisclosed |
| Ryan Callahan Ryan Callahan Ryan Callahan is an American ice hockey forward and captain of the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:Callahan played one year of high school hockey for Hilton High School... |
2 years, $4.6 million |
| Corey Potter Corey Potter Corey Potter is an American ice hockey defenseman, who currently plays for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Enver Lisin Enver Lisin Enver Gennadievich Lisin is a Russian ice hockey player who plays for Metallurg Magnitogorsk. He was Russian champion in 2006 and won European champion's cup in 2007.... |
1 year, $790,000 |
| Brandon Dubinsky Brandon Dubinsky Brandon Dubinsky is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
2 years, $3.7 million |
Roster
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Draft picks
New York's picks at the 2009 NHL Entry Draft2009 NHL Entry Draft
The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or...
in Montreal • Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
at the Bell Centre
Bell Centre
The Bell Centre , formerly known as the Molson Centre , is a sports and entertainment complex in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It opened on March 16, 1996 after nearly three years under construction...
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| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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| 1 | 19 | Chris Kreider Chris Kreider Chris Kreider is an American ice hockey forward currently playing for Boston College. He was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, by the New York Rangers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.-Amateur career:... |
LW |  United States |
Phillips Andover Phillips Academy Phillips Academy is a selective, co-educational independent boarding high school for boarding and day students in grades 9–12, along with a post-graduate year... (USHS-MA) |
| 2 | 47 (compensatory) | Ethan Werek Ethan Werek Ethan Werek is a Canadian ice hockey player with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. He was selected by the New York Rangers in the 2nd round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft with the compensatory pick that the Rangers received after the death of Alexei Cherepanov.Werek was the... |
C |  Canada |
Kingston Frontenacs Kingston Frontenacs The Kingston Frontenacs are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League, based in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The team is coached by Todd Gill and Doug Gilmour is the General Manager. The Frontenacs play home games at the K-Rock Centre, which opened in 2008.Team history predates the OHA,... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
| 3 | 80 | Ryan Bourque Ryan Bourque Ryan Bourque is an American ice hockey forward who currently plays in the American Hockey League with the Connecticut Whale. He is the son of Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque and the brother of Washington Capitals' prospect Chris Bourque. He was a 3rd round draft choice by the New York Rangers in... |
C | United States |
USA U-18 (U.S. NTDP USA Hockey USA Hockey is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The organization is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has... ) |
| 5 | 127 (from Phoenix) | Roman Horak Roman Horak (ice hockey b. 1991) Roman Horak is a Czech ice hockey player for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He previously played nine games in the Czech Extraliga with HC České Budějovice before coming to North America to play in the Western Hockey League with the Chilliwack Bruins for the 2009–10 WHL season... |
C |  Czech Republic |
Ceske Budejovice Mountfield Jr. HC Ceské Budejovice HC Mountfield České Budějovice are a professional men's ice hockey club, based in České Budějovice in the Czech Republic. The club plays home games at Budvar Arena, and are members of the Czech Extraliga... (CZE Czech Extraliga The Czech Extraliga is the highest-level ice hockey league in the Czech Republic. As of 2009, it is ranked by the IIHF as the third strongest league in Europe.... -Jr) |
| 5 | 140 | Scott Stajcer Scott Stajcer Scott Stajcer is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. He was selected by the New York Rangers in the 5th round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He is currently playing with the Owen Sound Attack]] of the Ontario Hockey League... |
G Goaltender In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player who defends his team's goal net by stopping shots of the puck from entering his team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring... |
Canada |
Owen Sound Attack Owen Sound Attack The Owen Sound Attack are a junior ice hockey in the Ontario Hockey League since the year 2000. The Attack are based in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada.-History:... (OHL) |
| 6 | 170 | Daniel Maggio | D | Canada |
Sudbury Wolves Sudbury Wolves The Sudbury Wolves are the name of the ice hockey team from Sudbury, Ontario. Sudbury has had a hockey team known as the "Wolves" nearly every year since World War I. The Sudbury Wolves, the senior men's AAA team, have twice been chosen to be Canada's representatives at the Ice Hockey World... (OHL) |
| 7 | 200 | Mikhail Pashnin Mikhail Pashnin Mikhail Pashnin is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for HC CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League . He is also the 1st overall pick of the 2009 KHL Junior Draft. He was also drafted in the 7th round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers.-Regular... |
D |  Russia |
Mechel Chelyabinsk HC Mechel HC Mechel is a Russian ice hockey club located in Chelyabinsk, Russia. They are currently in the Russian Major League. The team was founded in 1948.... (RUS-2) |
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
for deceased player Alexei Cherepanov
Alexei Cherepanov
Alexei Andreyevich Cherepanov was a Russian professional ice hockey winger who played for Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League . The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League drafted Cherepanov with their first selection, seventeenth overall, in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft...
.
Hartford Wolf PackHartford Wolf PackThe Connecticut Whale is a professional ice hockey team based in Hartford, Connecticut. They play in the American Hockey League . They play their home games at the XL Center....
(AHL)
The 2009–10 season2009–10 AHL season
The 2009–10 AHL season was the 74th season of the American Hockey League. Twenty-nine teams played 80 regular-season games each from October 2 to April 11...
will be the 13th season of AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
hockey for the franchise.
Charlotte Checkers (ECHL)
The 2009–10 season2009–10 ECHL season
The 2009–10 ECHL season was the 22nd season of the ECHL. It ran from October, 2009 until April, 2010, followed by the Kelly Cup playoffs which lasted until May 21, 2010 as the Cincinnati Cyclones won their second Kelly Cup championship in three years by defeating the Idaho Steelheads in five games...
will be the 17th and final season of ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
hockey for the franchise, as their place will be taken by an American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
team of the same name (currently known as the Albany River Rats
Albany River Rats
The Albany River Rats were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Albany, New York at the Times Union Center.- Founding to 2010 :...
) for the 2010-11 season.