Rangers, GM Chris Drury agree to multi-year extension
Chris Drury will remain in his post leading hockey operations for the New York Rangers.
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Chris Drury will remain in his post leading hockey operations for the New York Rangers.
The Rangers announced Wednesday that Drury had agreed to a multi-year extension to remain as the team’s president and general manager.
“I am pleased that Chris will continue to lead the Rangers hockey operations in his role as president and general manager,” MSG chairman and CEO James Dolan said in a statement. “Over his tenure, Chris has shown passion for the Rangers, relentless work ethic, and a tireless pursuit of excellence. While we are all disappointed in what transpired this past season, I am confident in his ability to guide this organization to success.”
Drury has been in the post since May 2021 and oversaw a rebuild that peaked in 2023-24 with the team winning the Presidents’ Trophy and reaching the Eastern Conference Final.
But the 2024-25 season was a major disappointment. The Rangers missed the playoffs with just 85 points, 29 fewer than the season before. The roster also went under some turmoil when captain Jacob Trouba was traded to the Anaheim Ducks.
After the season, Drury fired head coach Peter Laviolette. The next head coach will be his third in five seasons.
“I am honoured to sign this contract extension and continue in this position with the team I grew up supporting,” Drury said. “As I said when I began in this role nearly four years ago, there isn’t a more special organization in hockey and I look forward to continuing our work this offseason to help us reach our goals for next season and in the coming years.”
