Chris Drury C (2007-2011) Al Hamilton D (1965-66,1967-70) Ernest Kenny D (1930-1931) Steve Valiquette G (2003-04,2006-07)
Today in NYR History 8/20:
1996: The Rangers acquire Jayson More, Brian Swanson and the 1997 4th round draft pick (#82 Adam Colagiacomo) from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Marty McSorley.
2001: Rangers acquire the the rights to Eric Lindros and the 2003 conditional 1st round pick (not exercised) in exchange for Pavel Brendl, Jan Hlavac, Kim Johnsson and the 2003 3rd round draft pick (#81 Stefan Ruzicha).
Nine years after the New York Rangers think they've acquired Eric Lindros, they finally get him -- in a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers. Philadelphia acquires his rights in a trade with the Quebec Nordiques in June 1992 that follows an arbitrator's ruling in their favor after the Flyers and Rangers each think they have a deal. After missing all of the 2000-01 season following a concussion and a contract dispute with the Flyers, Lindros finishes with 73 points (37 goals, 36 assists) in his first season in New York. He spends three seasons with the Rangers having seasons of 73, 53 and 39 points during his stint in New York, and left the team as an unrestricted free agent following the 2003-04 season.
After Spending oneseason each with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars Lindros would announce his official retirement from the game in November of 2007. Lindros finished his career with 372 goals and 493 assists for 865 points, in 760 NHL games.
Seasons with Rangers: 3 (2001-2004)
Regular-Season Games with Rangers: 192
Playoff Games with Rangers: 0
RANGERS DEBUT
Oct. 5, 2001 (Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes)
MAJOR NHL AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS WITH RANGERS
NHL All-Star Game — 2002 (injured, did not play)
RANGERS TEAM AWARDS
Boucher Trophy (Most Popular) — 2003-04
Rangers Good Guy Award — 2003-04
RANGERS TEAM LEADER
Most points — 2001-02
Most goals — 2001-02
INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENTS WHILE IN RANGERS ORGANIZATION
2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah
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