Tanner Glass takes over New York Rangers player development role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Tanner Glass has been appointed as the new director of player development for the New York Rangers as of June 6, 2026. His predecessor, Jed Ortmeyer, faced criticism for failing to develop high picks like Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere effectively. Under Ortmeyer, both players struggled to meet expectations, contributing to doubts about the Rangers' talent development strategy. Glass, a former NHL player with experience in a bottom-six role, faces questions regarding his ability to succeed in this capacity amid a changing NHL that prioritizes different skill sets. As the Rangers look to retool, there are hopes that Glass can implement a successful development strategy similar to teams that have effectively utilized their young talent.
- •Tanner Glass replaces Jed Ortmeyer as Rangers' player development director.
- •Kakko and Lafreniere struggled to fulfill draft expectations under Ortmeyer.
- •Glass spent 11 seasons as an NHL player, including three with the Rangers.
- •The Rangers face a critical period to improve player development.
- •Successful examples from other teams highlight the importance of opportunity for younger players.
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — New York Rangers Player Development and Whether Tanner Glass Can Fix What Ortmeyer Couldn’t
"New York Rangers player development past failures have defined the last half-decade, or so, costing the organization first-round picks like Kaapo Kakko and Brennan Othmann. With Tanner Glass stepping in as the new director of player development, the question is whether anything will actually change. New York Ranger Player Development Director, Recent Hire Tanner Glass …
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