8/23/21 | 5:28 PM: The Rangers also released statements, below, from Adam Graves and Glen Sather.
8/22/21 | 9 PM: The NHL has released a statement, below, on the passing of Gilbert.
8:05 PM: The Rangers have announced that Rod Gilbert has passed away at the age of 80.
10:52AM: The Rangers have released the following statement:
“It is with mixed emotions that The New York Rangers offer our best wishes and heartfelt gratitude to Henrik Lundqvist on the announcement of his retirement. Henrik’s commitment to excellence made him one of the best goaltenders to ever play the game of hockey, and we are so fortunate to have witnessed his greatness firsthand for 15 years. As we congratulate Henrik on an extraordinary career and a lasting legacy of success, charity and character, we are honored to announce that we will retire his number and raise his jersey to the rafters at an upcoming game this season.
Henrik is, and always will be, a Ranger.”
The Rangers have announced that they have signed 16th overall pick Brennan Othman to an entry-level contract.
For more on Othman, click HERE.
After signing Igor Shesterkin to a four-year deal on Monday, the Rangers have $8.8 million in cap space. (Cap Friendly)
Libor Hajek is the only remaining RFA that is unsigned.