Quick's Rangers Reign Ends, Garand Ready

0:00On April 8th, Jonathan Quick has been a steady force for the New York Rangers since they signed him in the summer of 2023, but at 40. Years old, his run with the team looks like it's winding down. Coming off a rough stretch with the Kings and a backup role in Vegas where he won a cup, but barely played, nobody expected much. Yet he delivered big as their backup, posting strong numbers like 18 wins, six losses, and two ties with a 2.62 goals against. Average in his first year here. This season though, things have dipped for Quick and the Rangers overall, with him sitting at six wins, 16 losses, and two ties alongside a 3.09 goals against Average. The team's eyeing a youth movement and his play has a match those earlier highs, making it feel like the right moment to part ways. Fans and teammates love Quick for his leadership, he's mentored rookies, even House 1 during their first year, and always deflects praise to the guys in front of him.

1:00He's become a locker room rock and a fan favorite in New York, a far cry from being the villain in that 2014 cup final against the Rangers. Meanwhile, prospect Dylan Garan is primed to step up, a fourth round pick from 2020, who's crushed it in the minors and flashed NHL skills in. Two games this year, one win, one tie, 1.44 goals against, and a 0.954 save percentage. He's the likely next backup to Igor Shesterkin. Quick's legacy speaks for itself as the winningest American-born goalie with 4-10 victories, three cups, and a consmouth. Whether he retires or chases one more team, the Rangers got way more than they bargained for, paving the way for fresh blood while honoring a true. Pro, I'm Corey with The Story, that's your NHL news today update, AI powered and always on.