Rangers' Goalie Battle: Garand vs. Martin

0:00It's April 29th. Welcome in. This is NHL News Today, where your team meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Rangers had a rough season, finishing dead last in the eastern conference with just 77 points. Now the front office space is a busy off-season to fix the roster and pick a clear path forward. They traded our Temi Ponderine before the deadline, but kept some vets leaving holes everywhere, especially in net. Igor Shesterkin is locked in as the starter, but back up Jonathan Quick retired, opening up that number two spot. In-house prospect Dylan Garan looks like a strong fit after shining in limited NHL action this year. Two wins, one over time loss in three starts, facing 96 shots and stopping 91 for a 0.948 save percentage. Garan also held his own in the AHL with the Hartford Wolfpack, posting 16 wins, a 2.83 goals against average and one shutout.

1:00Fans and analysts see him with the inside track, but he will not get it easy. Spencer Martin already signed for next season, steps up as competition, though his numbers were rough 0.863 save percentage and 4. 0.13 goals against in four starts. The 30-year-old has bounced around the league with middling career stats, so handing Garan the job makes more sense to see what the kid can do. Long-term. The Rangers might add sheet better in depth or tryout guys to training camp, but sorting this goalie battle is step one in rebuilding momentum for next year.