Rangers hire Quick and Brassard for player development roles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The New York Rangers have added former players Jonathan Quick and Derick Brassard to their player development staff. Quick will serve as director of goaltending development, while Brassard takes on the role of player development assistant. The organization aims to bolster its development approach after recent changes, including the promotion of Tanner Glass to director of player development. Quick is the all-time winningest U.S.-born goalie and spent his final seasons with the Rangers, while Brassard played a significant role during his previous tenure with the team, helping them reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2014.
- •Quick was hired after he retired from NHL play at age 40.
- •Brassard recorded 174 points in 254 games during his first stint with the Rangers.
- •Rangers promoted Tanner Glass to director of player development earlier this offseason.
- •Quick will oversee goaltending development alongside coach Jeff Malcolm.
- •Both players aim to enhance the development of the Rangers' prospects.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers add former stars Quick, Brassard to player development staff: report
"The New York Rangers continue to reshape their player development department this offseason, reportedly hiring former Blueshirts Jonathan Quick as […]
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