The Loose Rangers Who Won It All

**Corey** (0:00)
It's June 22nd. This is New York Rangers News Today, powered by AI Everything happening with your team. I'm Corey with the story. The 1940 New York Rangers are a legendary exception in hockey history. While most championship teams are built on strict discipline, this squad proved you could win the Stanley Cup with a more relaxed approach.
It's a story that shows how different paths can lead to the same ultimate prize. This team was a mix of young talent and veteran players, with a leadership that allowed for a bit more freedom. The general manager, Lester Patrick, was known for his rebuilding efforts, bringing in new players and developing the farm system.
His sons, Len and Murray, were key parts of this new era.
Murray Patrick, along with teammate Walter Babe Pratt, were known for enjoying their downtime a little too much. They weren't exactly fans of curfews or strict rules. This tendency for a good time even landed them in a gossip column, which caused quite a stir.
The story goes that a gossip columnist reported seeing one of the Rangers, who was closely related to the manager, out late with a dancer. When confronted by his father, Murray Patrick famously responded by pointing out that at least he and Babe were making headlines, even if it wasn't, for their on-ice performance. This moment, according to accounts, actually broke the tension and even made the manager laugh. It's a wild anecdote that highlights the unique character of that championship team and how sometimes a little bit of personality can go a long way.