Rangers Lock In Garand for Future

**Corey** (0:00)
On June 22nd, the New York Rangers are making a significant move to secure their future in net, signing goalie Dylan Garand to a two-year contract. Extension, Garand, who was 24 years old, showed flashes of brilliance in his limited NHL time last season. He posted a two wins, zero loss, one overtime loss record in three games, with a strong 1.62 goals against average in a 0.948 save percentage. This young netminder is already making history, becoming the first rookie goalie for the Rangers to earn a point in each of his first three NHL starts, since Henrik Lundqvist did it back in 2005 While he spent a good chunk of last season with the Harford Wolfpack in the AHL, his NHL performance clearly impressed the organization. Garand's journey to this point has been a steady climb. He's played 148 games in the AHL over five seasons, accumulating 65 wins against 57 losses and 18 overtime losses, with a 2.9 goals against average and nine shutouts.
This experience has clearly prepared him for the next level. Despite a disappointing season for the Rangers overall, missing the playoffs with just 77 points, Garand's emergence offers a glimmer of hope. He's expressed his hunger to play in the league and for this organization, stating he knows what he needs to do this summer to be ready.
Garand was originally drafted by the Rangers in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. With the team looking to recapture the championship magic they last saw in 1994, his development will be crucial in their long-term plans. I'm Corey with the story and you've been listening to New York Rangers News Today, AI-powered team coverage.