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New York Rangers Hire Jonathan Quick as Director of Goaltending Development
The New York Rangers named retired goaltender Jonathan Quick to the role on July 21, 2026. Quick ended his playing career after the 2025-26 season and spent his final three years with the team.
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The New York Rangers hired Jonathan Quick as Director of Goaltending Development on July 21, 2026, yardbarker.com reported. Quick had announced his retirement after the 2025-26 NHL season. The Rangers had expressed interest in hiring Quick before the season ended but needed time to define the specifics of the position, yardbarker.com reported.
Quick played the final three seasons of his 19-year career with the Rangers. Quick backstopped the Los Angeles Kings to eight postseason appearances and two Stanley Cup wins from 2009 to 2022. Between 2010 and 2020 he ranked third among NHL goaltenders in goals-against average at 2.36, fourth in games played with 525, and fifth in shutouts with 44.
In postseason play Quick ranks second in shutouts with nine and fifth in wins with 44. He finished in the top three of Vezina Trophy voting in 2012 and 2016. 929 save percentage, a 1.95 goals-against average, and a league-leading 10 shutouts.
Quick finished his career 12th in NHL history with 410 wins, 15th with 829 games played, and 17th with 65 shutouts. The Rangers have Igor Shesterkin under contract as their starting goaltender, yardbarker.com reported, and face competition for the backup role between Joonas Korpisalo and prospect Dylan Garand.
