Hall of Famer Glen Sather, who had a long and successful career in hockey, announced his retirement on Wednesday. Throughout his career, Sather played for and coached the Rangers and also won five Stanley Cups as an executive and coach with the Edmonton Oilers. Sather, 80, had been serving as a senior advisor to the owner and alternative governor for the Rangers.
During his 24-year tenure with the Rangers, Sather held various roles including president, general manager, and advisor. He amassed an impressive record as the team’s GM, earning the most wins and games held by any general manager in franchise history. Sather expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work in the NHL, specifically with the Rangers and Oilers, and thanked everyone in the Rangers organization for their dedication and pursuit of excellence.
Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp, James L. Dolan, commended Sather for his professionalism and the success he brought to the Rangers franchise. Dolan expressed gratitude for their friendship and wished Sather and his family all the best in the future. Current Rangers President and General Manager, Chris Drury, congratulated Sather on his career and thanked him for the opportunity to play for the Rangers. Drury noted how fortunate he was to have Sather’s guidance as he began his own career in the front office. Drury wished Sather and his family luck in their next chapter.