Rangers Lock In Garand for Future

**Corey** (0:00)
It's June 21st. I'm Corey with the story, and this is New York Rangers News Today, your AI-powered team report. The New York Rangers are locking down their goaltending. They just signed Dylan Garand to a two-year contract extension. This young goalie, who's 24, got a taste of the NHL last season, playing in three games. He put up some seriously impressive numbers, a 2-0-1 record, a goals against average of 1.62, and a save percentage over, 94 percent. He even tied a rookie record for goalies, getting at least a point in his first three starts, something not seen since Henrik Lundqvist way back in, 2005
He also spent a lot of time with the Hartford Wolfpack in the AHL, playing 36 games. His record there was 16 wins and 15 losses, with the higher goals. Against average and safe percentage than his NHL stats, which is pretty typical.
But the important thing is, he finished the AHL season strong, winning six of his last nine starts and really tightening things up defensively. Garand's been a workhorse in the AHL for five seasons, racking up over 140 games. He's got a winning record there and has shown he can handle the pressure, even in the Calder Cup playoffs. He was even an AHL All-Star and had a career best season in 2024-2025.
Before turning pro, he was a big deal in junior hockey, named the top goalie in the Canadian Hockey League. On the international stage, Garand's been a national hero. He's got a gold medal from the World Juniors in 2022 and a silver from the year before. He even played in the World Championship last year and managed to shut out in his debut.
He was originally a fourth round pick for the Rangers back in 2020 So, this extension shows the Rangers see a bright future for Garand. They're investing in a goalie who's proven himself at multiple levels and is clearly on an upward trajectory. It's a smart move to secure that talent for the next couple of years.