Thursday, August 23, 2018

NYR TODAY THURSDAY 8/23: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays 8/23:


Ray Ferraro C (1995-1996) Mike Green C (2003-2004) Carl Hagelin LW (2011-2015) Glenn Healy G (1993-1997) Randy Moller D (1989-1992)

Today in NYR History 8/23:


1973:Doug Harvey, former New York Rangers and the 1962 James Norris Trophy Winner, is among five inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Harvey, traded by the Canadiens to the Rangers in 1961 for Lou Fontinato, he served as player-coach during his first season in New York. Although Harvey did an excellent job leading the 5th place team to a surprising 4th place finish and a playoff spot he was never entirely comfortable with this dual role. He remained with New York until the 1963-1964 season, playing in 151 games while tallying 10 goals and 61 assists for 71 points.


1982: Rangers acquire Shawn Dineen from the Minnesota North Stars in exchange for Dan McCarthy.


2005: Rangers acquire Steve Ruccin from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Trevor Gillies and the 2007 conditional pick (#108-Brett Bruneteau).

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