On This Day in Rangers History
Birthdays
- Carol Vadnais (Player)September 25, 1945
- Joe Zanussi (Player)September 25, 1947
Passings
- Harold StarrSeptember 25, 1981
- Danny LewickiSeptember 25, 2018
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Transactions
- Dan Blackburn RetiredSeptember 25, 2005
- Alexei Vasiliev Traded to Nashville PredatorsSeptember 25, 2000
- Jean-Paul Lamirande Traded to Montréal CanadiensSeptember 25, 1954
Moments in History
Lester Patrick Hired as First General Manager and Coach Front Office
September 25, 1926Tex Rickard appointed legendary hockey figure Lester Patrick as the first general manager and head coach of the new New York franchise. Patrick was given the monumental task of building an entirely competitive roster from scratch ahead of the upcoming 1926-27 NHL season.