On This Day in Rangers History
Birthdays
- Bobby Kirk (Player)August 8, 1909
- Bill Gadsby (Player)August 8, 1927
- Greg Polis (Player)August 8, 1950
Passings
- Danny CoxAugust 8, 1982
- Walt AtanasAugust 8, 1991
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No games found for this date.
Transactions
- Mike Sauer Signed: undisclosed termsAugust 8, 2006
- Jason Muzatti Acquired from Carolina HurricanesAugust 8, 1997
- Peter Babando Traded to Montréal CanadiensAugust 8, 1953
- Ivan Irwin Acquired from Montréal CanadiensAugust 8, 1953
- Eddie Slowinski Traded to Montréal CanadiensAugust 8, 1953
Moments in History
Rangers and Flyers Complete August Trade Milestone
August 8, 1991The New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers finalized a minor roster transaction involving forward Don Biggs.
Birth of Bill Gadsby Milestone
August 8, 1927Hall of Fame defenseman Bill Gadsby, who played a significant portion of his legendary 20-season NHL career with the Rangers, was born.
Birth of Bobby Kirk Milestone
August 8, 1909Bobby Kirk, who played 39 games for the New York Rangers during the 1937-38 season, was born on this day.