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- Owner: James Dolan
- General Manager: Glen Sather
- Coach: Tom Renney
- Inaugural season: 1926-27
- Finals appearances: 10
- Stanley Cups: Four, last in 1994
- Home: Madison Square Garden New York City
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One of the "Original Six," the New York Rangers play in the Atlantic Division of the NHL's Eastern Conference. Playing at Madison Square Garden in New York City, the Rangers have won the Stanley Cup four times, most recently in 1994.
On February 23, 2009, the Rangers reportedly fired head coach Tom Renney. Assistant coach Perry Pearn also was fired. Replacement coaches were not immediately announced, however former Tampa Bay Lightning coach John Tortorella is rumored to be the front runner.Newsday.com: Renney Fired
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Early History
The New York Rangers joined the NHL in 1926. Under head coach and general manager Lester Patrick, the team won their first Stanley Cup in 1928. They played in the championship series a total of four times in their first seven years as a franchise, winning the Stanley Cup again in 1933. Patrick went on to help the Rangers win their third championship in 1940. -
Recent Years
Under the leadership of Mike Keenan as head coach and Mark Messier as team captain, the Rangers won their fourth and most recent Stanley Cup in 1994. Messier has since retired, making way for current Rangers leaders Jaromir Jagr, Brendan Shanahan and Martin Straka up to the 2007-2008 season. Chris Drury and Scott Gomez now lead the Rangers team. -
Cherepanov Controversy
On November 7, 2008, news agencies reported that the Rangers were seeking a draft pick, due to the untimely death of NHL prospect Alexei Cherepanov. The team is claiming that due to Article 8.3 of the NHL's collective bargaining agreement, the team is entitled to a compensatory selection since they aren't able to sign their first-round draft pick.ESPN.com: Report: Rangers seek draft pick in wake of Cherepanov's death (November 7, 2008) -
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Does anyone have the name of the Binghamton, New York hostages? 2 AnswersThe shooter was among the dead. His name was Jiverly Wong (aliases - Jiverly Voong and Linh Phat Voong) and was 41 or 42 years old. A 72 year old teacher at t... read more -
What hospital is Natasha Richardson staying at in New York? 1 AnswerLenox Hill Hospital http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gpFwi_X_YiO5L7XyHjDtlYz15sWQ "TV footage and news photos showed Richardson's family arri... read more
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What railway loads cargo containers in New York? 1 Answer-quote- "In addition, ExpressRail, the Port Authority's on-dock rail system in New York and New Jersey, set a new record in 2008, handling 377,827 cargo contain... read more
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