1975–76 New York Rangers season



The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the 50th season for the team in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Rangers finished 4th in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.

Off-season
The Rangers chose Wayne Dillon as their first pick in the 1975 draft. Dillon was already playing professionally with the Toronto Toros of the World Hockey Association.

Regular Season
On November 11, 1975 the New York Rangers pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Boston Bruins, exchanging Brad Park, Jean Ratelle and Joe Zanussi for Phil Esposito and Carol Vadnais.

Playoffs

 * The Rangers did not qualify for the post season.

Regular Season

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

''Note:Mike Ralph was called up from Port Huron Flags of IHL on Jan.5/1976 and dressed for 6 straight away games for New York before being sent back to Port Huron Flags on January 19/1976. Never seeing action. Called up when John Davidson broke his ankle in a game against Toronto Maple Leafs on Jan.4/76''

Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts

Awards and Records

 * Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy: Rod Gilbert
 * Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Jean Ratelle

Transactions

 * June 17, 1975 - Hartland Monahan was lost in intra-league draft to Washington Capitals.
 * June 17, 1975 - Dale Lewis claimed in intra-league draft from Los Angeles Kings.
 * June 18, 1975 - Ted Irvine, Bert Wilson and Jerry Butler traded to St. Louis Blues for John Davidson and Bill Collins.
 * September 9, 1975 - Curt Ridley traded to Atlanta Flames for Jerry Byers.
 * September 20, 1975 - Bob MacMillan, future consideration and cash went to the St. Louis Blues for Larry Sacharuk.
 * October 28, 1975 - Gilles Villemure traded to Chicago Blackhawks for Doug Jarrett.
 * October 30, 1975 - Derek Sanderson traded to St. Louis Blues for 1977 first-round pick.
 * October 31, 1975 - Ed Giacomin was picked up on waivers by the Detroit Red Wings.
 * November 7, 1975 - Brad Park, Jean Ratelle and Joe Zanussi traded to Boston Bruins for Phil Esposito and Carol Vadnais.
 * November 14, 1975 - Al Simmons picked up for cash from the Boston Bruins.

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