NHL players vent about European games Jan 27, 2008
" The league clearly wants to showcase some of its top players, such as Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson and Tampa Bay's Vincent Lecavalier. Of course, the top draw in Prague would be New York's Jaromir Jagr - if he's still with the Rangers. The Czech standout could become a free agent after this season. Still, the Rangers are excited to be part of the European trip, said Glen Sather, the team's president and general manager. "It's a chance to experience another culture,... (The Palm Beach Post)
'08 games in Europe Jan 27, 2008
"There's no guarantee that anyone on our team right now will be on our team in the fall," said Glen Sather, president and general manager of the Rangers. The NHL opened its current season in London. (ESPN -- NHL)
NHLPA feels left out of loop Jan 27, 2008
"We keep saying 'Guys, get us the details' because the devil is in the details. It's not good enough for [Rangers president and GM] Glen Sather to say that my guys are onboard. That doesn't cut it," Kelly said. In the end, it would be a huge shock if the players refused to take part in these international events, because in general players have been supportive of international play. (ESPN -- NHL)
Everything's Ducky with Burke - so forget Leafs Jan 26, 2008
They have to blow up the team, just as Glen Sather did in New York, and start over, and that takes time and good luck. Hands up, how many teams want Pavel Kubina, who has two years left at $5 million per. (Canada.com)
Could 'Beav' host NHL game? Jan 25, 2008
One recent report quoted New York Rangers general manager Glen Sather as saying he wanted to play a game in Yankee Stadium. The Jan. 1 event between the Penguins and Sabres set an NHL attendance record (71,217), created enormous buzz for the league and generated its highest television ratings for a regular season game since 1996, according to Neilsen Media. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Leetch set to have jersey retired by Rangers Jan 24, 2008
Rangers general manager Glen Sather made the move, and Leetch received the news with a cold phone call that left him bitter -- a feeling that still exists. "That hurt the most," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Rangers Insider: Keys to the second half Jan 15, 2008
Thoughtful moves by GM Glen Sather ... Some thoughtful moves by GM Glen Sather. (Newsday -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Malkin touted as All-Star replacement Jan 14, 2008
"We'd love to do it," Rangers general manager Glen Sather told the New York Daily News. The newspaper said talks include Yankees chief operating officer Lonn Trost. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Defense is his motto - now Dec 23, 2007
"Davis will be missedSad to see the passing of longtime Oiler scout Lorne Davis, who played briefly in the NHL, including a stint with the Bruins in 1959-60. Davis, 77, succumbed Thursday to a fight with cancer. He was instrumental in touting a number of the Oilers, including Glenn Anderson, who became part of the franchise's dynasty. In '94, the determined Davis stayed up all night to try to convince GM Glen Sather and scouting boss Barry Fraser not to use their No. 4 pick on Jason Bonsignore... (Boston Globe)
Knicks settle harassment lawsuit for $11.5 million Dec 11, 2007
ESPN - MSG, Thomas settle lawsuit with compensatory damages looming - NBA. MSG, Thomas settle lawsuit with compensatory damages looming - NBA. (ESPN -- Golf News)
Reports: Knicks owner says Thomas' job safe Dec 10, 2007
"Jim is behind Isiah the same way he was behind Glen Sather in the 2003-04 season, when circumstances were similar," the official told The New York Times, referring to the Rangers' president. Sather, who has been the Rangers president and general manager since 2000, endured several difficult seasons in New York including four straight years of sub. (ESPN -- Golf News)
NHL board wraps up talks, keep game status quo Dec 1, 2007
"The way the game is played today, there's a lot of good coaches," general manager Glen Sather said. "There's a lot of smart, tactical people playing the game the way it should be played.". (ESPN -- NHL)
Authority figures Nov 18, 2007
"I was with an organization that was an expansion franchise but had great vision and leadership through Glen Sather. And of course, Wayne Gretzky being there at the same time. We all knew if we were smart enough and worked hard enough, we'd have a chance to win the Stanley Cup."He had a chance to captain a Stanley Cup-winner in Edmonton, after Gretzky was traded to Los Angeles, but he will be remembered longer for his captaincy of the 1994 New York Rangers, and his Game 6 guarantee -- "We will... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Struggling Fleury gets call tonight Nov 15, 2007
" Fleury is 4-7, with a 3.56 goals-against average and .893 save percentage, in 12 appearances. He has backed up Dany Sabourin in five of the past eight games. Coffey time Paul Coffey, a key figure in the Penguins' resurgence in the late 1980s and a member of their first Stanley Cup team, will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame tonight. Coffey, the centerpiece of a seven-player trade with Edmonton in 1987 that came in the wake of a bitter contract dispute with Oilers general manager Glen... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hall of Fame welcomes Messier, Francis, Stevens, MacInnis Nov 14, 2007
" He'd love for that opportunity to be with the Rangers, but he's willing to listen to other teams since New York is set with Glen Sather. Stevens, who leads the NHL in games played by a defenseman with 1,635, has an open invitation from New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello to jump on board. "We'll see," Stevens said. "Coaching is very demanding, I've been around great coaches and I know what it takes to be a coach and the time that it takes. I don't know if I'm ready for those long hours. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Did Avery go too far? Nov 13, 2007
Avery was quiet after the game, which might have had something to do with Rangers general manager Glen Sather telling him to zip it before the media was let in. Tucker admitted he was no angel in the trash-talking department as a younger player. (Toronto Sun)
Hall of Fame Q&A: What makes a great NHL captain Nov 13, 2007
Teddy Green was an amazing leader; Glen Sather was a mentor of mine; my father, obviously; Wayne [Gretzky], in his own regard, other players. It's like a little garbage bag and you just keep getting little bits of information and putting it in there. (ESPN)
Messier among four inducted into Hall of Fame Nov 13, 2007
He'd love for that opportunity to be with the Rangers, but he's willing to listen to other teams since New York is set with Glen Sather. Stevens, who leads the NHL in games played by a defenseman with 1,635, has an open invitation from GM Lou Lamoriello to jump on board. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Avery's antics reveal a little Tucker in him Nov 13, 2007
Avery did not have much to say at all, apparently by decree of Rangers general manager Glen Sather. Shanahan said the mood in the pregame scrum was actually rather friendly, except for the two guys involved, because the days when those shenanigans were routine in the NHL and junior hockey are long gone. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Show stopped on Broadway Oct 28, 2007
Rangers boss Glen Sather, in a move reminiscent of the NHL's pre-cap days, stepped quickly and boldly into free agency in July and spent nearly $87 million to bring Scott Gomez and Chris Drury to Broadway. Oh, baby, what an offense this was going to be, right. (Boston Globe)
500 club: Notables and quotables Oct 19, 2007
ESPN - The 500 club -- Notables and quotables - NHL. The 500 club -- Notables and quotables - NHL. (ESPN -- NHL)
Young Coyotes listen and learn Oct 18, 2007
"When I was 20 years old," Gretzky said recently, "Glen Sather pushed me harder than anybody.". That style of coaching, of course, can't be questioned when looking at Gretzky's career. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Feeling blue and loving it Oct 14, 2007
"Adding to Burrows's point is the fact that the NHL now has all visiting teams wearing their white sweaters. Ergo, colors never really change in each of the 30 rinks. For instance, the Bruins wear black each game - and long gone are the days when the Blackhawks showed up in their blood-red sweaters, or the Canadiens in their patented red, the Sharks in their teal.This has only added to the anonymity factor the NHL constantly bucks. In days of yore, as clubs came into "your" building, at least... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Rangers' Avery sidelined with shoulder injury Oct 8, 2007
OTTAWA - New York Rangers left wing Sean Avery suffered a Grade 2 shoulder separation in Saturday nights game and is expected to be sidelined for four weeks, team president Glen Sather announced on Sunday. During Saturdays game, Avery was hit by Ottawas Chris Neil in the offensive zone with 7:23 gone in the opening session. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dave Molinari's 2007-08 NHL capsules Sep 30, 2007
General Manager: Glen Sather. 2006-07 record: 42-30-10. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
ESPN The Magazine: Eastern Conference previews Sep 27, 2007
(Last season: 42-30-10; Coach: Tom Renney) Key acquisition: By signing C Chris Drury, GM Glen Sather sent a very clear message to his team: We are all about winning. Tom Renney can use him in every on-ice situation, and Drury's not afraid to assert himself as a leader in the room. (ESPN -- NHL)
Two For The Show Sep 27, 2007
"Uh, Chris," he said, "do you know where we just signed?" At this point, Rangers GM Glen Sather chose the hockey way to settle things: He had them flip a puck. Drury won, so Gomez will wear 19, purchased from center Blair Betts with a $10,000 donation in Betts' name to MSG's Garden of Dreams Foundation. (ESPN -- NHL)
Kasparaitis back from depths Sep 16, 2007
He fielded encouraging telephone calls from Glen Sather, the Rangers' general manager, and coach Tom Renney. Hartford's coaches gently urged him to come to the facility, to work out when he wanted. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New talent on Broadway Sep 9, 2007
Over the summer, New York general manager Glen Sather ensured that Drury wouldn't ruin the Rangers again, signing the former BU captain to a five-year, $35. 5 million contract. (Boston Globe)
Rangers to retire Leetchs No. 2 jersey Sep 7, 2007
When we talk about what it means to be a New York Ranger, Brian Leetch is the player who exemplifies that model, Rangers general manager Glen Sather said. He is simply the greatest defenseman in the history of the franchise and gave the same effort when it came to helping the community off the ice. (MSNBC -- Sports)
New York Rangers Sign Former Colorado College Goaltender Matt Zaba Aug 30, 2007
New York - New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced on August 20, 2007 that the club has agreed to terms on a professional contract with goaltender Matt Zaba. Zaba, 24, appeared in 33 games with the Colorado College Tigers of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) this past season, posting a 15-13-4 record, along with a 2. (Wcha.com)
Report: Peca To Columbus Aug 22, 2007
"It just doesn't seem like the commitment has been there from the general manager [Glen Sather] to get it done. But ever since we started talking with Columbus [Friday], [Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson] has been very straightforward and very interested in getting something done. And so right now, that's where our focus is, getting something done with Columbus."I moved on [from the Rangers. And now I'm getting pretty excited to play for coach Ken Hitchcock and the Blue Jackets. (ESPN -- NHL)
Marty Brodeur has reason to grimace. Big additions by the Rangers and Flyers could equate to a wide-open Atlantic this season. Aug 16, 2007
That he was able to add two of the summer's biggest names while re-upping Shanahan, Lundqvist and Prucha proves that GM Glen Sather hasn't lost his touch. Still, the loss of Cullen shouldn't be overlooked. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Lowe doesn't deserve bad-guy role in Penner drama Aug 3, 2007
Some will tell you he's the biggest hypocrite to walk the NHL since Glen Sather, the guy who used to cry poor in Edmonton until he went to the New York Rangers and got to spend wildly. Anaheim Ducks general manager Brian Burke has already gone on record describing Lowe, his Edmonton Oilers counterpart, as desperate, classless, even gutless. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Arbitrator gives Rangers' Avery $1.9 million award Aug 2, 2007
In announcing the signing, Rangers general manager Glen Sather spoke well of the gritty left winger. "We are pleased to have Sean under contract and are looking forward to him returning with the same passion and enthusiasm he brought to our team last year," Sather said. (ESPN -- NHL)
Rangers promote Schoenfeld to assistant GM Jul 24, 2007
"Jim has done a great job developing our young talent and prospects," Rangers GM Glen Sather said in a statement. "Our organizational philosophy is to build within, and Jim's keen eye for talent at every level has proven successful in building our organization.". (ESPN -- NHL)
Groups stalled on Predators sale Jul 12, 2007
" The salary floor in the NHL next season will be $34.3-million. Right now, the Predators have a payroll of slightly more than $30-million. The Predators have sold 7,000 season tickets for next season. Lundqvist re-signs A day after the New York Rangers re-signed veteran Brendan Shanahan, they settled their differences with standout goaltender Henrik Lundqvist and inked him to a one-year, $4.25-million contract. Lundqvist, 25, was a nominee for the Vzina Trophy this past season and backstopped... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Gomez's deal with Rangers has one hitch Jul 4, 2007
New York Rangers general manager Glen Sather,at left, center Chris Drury, center Scott Gomez and head coach Tom Renney enjoy a moment during a news conference July 2, 2007, at the Rangers' training facility in Greenburgh, N.Y. ... So general manager Glen Sather tossed a puck to see which one would keep the number, and like he has since his days as a Little Leaguer in nearby Trumbull, Conn. (Anchorage Daily News)
Opinion: NHL's spree shows lockout for naught Jul 3, 2007
"Thats the nature of the beast," said Rangers GM Glen Sather after spending $86. 3 million on Drury and Gomez. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Drury, Gomez in Big Apple Jul 3, 2007
So general manager Glen Sather tossed a puck to see which one would keep the number, and like he has since his days as a Little Leaguer in nearby Trumbull, Conn. Drury came out on top again. (ESPN -- NHL)
Drury Signs With Rangers - Both Sabres Captains Gone Jul 2, 2007
Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced the dealSunday night that will bring Drury to Madison Square Garden. Drury will join Scott Gomez in New York after the Rangers signed Gomez away from the New Jersey Devils witha seven-year, $51. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Captains abandon Buffalo Jul 2, 2007
"I have some kind of mixed feeling," Rangers general manager Glen Sather said of the Sabres. "I am happy we got an opportunity to get involved with these players. From Buffalo's perspective, I'm sure they're not happy these two guys left but that's the nature of the beast."I know it was a difficult day for Darcy [Sabres GM Darcy Regier. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Amid surprises, team takes a timely route Jun 23, 2007
Nonetheless, Rangers GM Glen Sather went against that wisdom, and not surprisingly. According to reports, Slats made four solo trips to Russia this past season to get a look at Cherepanov. (Boston Globe)
New Coyotes GM welcomes opportunity Jun 7, 2007
I worked with (New York Islanders) General Manager Bill Torrey on the Isle and (General Manager) Glen Sather in Edmonton and they were great builders from the ground up. think this is going to be a tremendous partnership. (Glendale Star, AZ)
Messier hasn't talked to Rangers about assistant GM job ... yet Jun 1, 2007
Messier had already expressed interest about possibly replacing New York general manager Glen Sather once the architect of the Edmonton Oilers' dynasty of the 1980s and '90s decides to give up his current post. "Until two days ago, there was no opening. So it's kind of hard to talk about," Messier said Wednesday during an interview with The Associated Press. (FOX 11, AZ)
Mess: No Ranger plans May 31, 2007
Messier, often considered the all-time greatest Ranger and the player who delivered the 1994 Stanley Cup after a 54-year drought, had caused a stir during the season when he was quoted as saying he would like to be the team's general manager (a position held by his old boss in Edmonton, Glen Sather). He downplayed when asked how Maloney's departure affected him: "It hasn't really impacted me in any way whatsoever. I'm kind of sitting back, analyzing my situation daily, weekly, monthly.". (Newsday -- Sports)
As Coyotes GM, Maloney has his work cut out for him May 30, 2007
The native of Lindsay, Ontario, spent 10 seasons in the Rangers' front office, working closely with president and general manager Glen Sather, after 10 seasons as a left wing for the team. During Maloney's tenure, the Rangers went from a free-spending organization to one that built from within. (USA Today -- Sports)
Maloney's exit opens door for Messier May 30, 2007
Don Maloney - the right-hand man for Rangers president and general manager Glen Sather as the team's assistant GM during the last six years - yesterday was named general manager of the Phoenix Coyotes and officially will be introduced at a team news conference today. The former left wing, who also was the Rangers' vice president of player personnel, had been with the Rangers' front office since 1996 after serving as Islanders assistant GM and general manager from 1990 to 1995. (Newsday -- Sports)
Coyotes hire ex-Rangers exec Maloney as GM May 30, 2007
The native of Lindsay, Ontario, spent 10 seasons in the Rangers' front office, working closely with president and general manager Glen Sather, after 10 seasons as a left wing for the team. "On behalf of the entire Rangers organization, I would like to congratulate Don Maloney on being named the new general manager of the Phoenix Coyotes," Sather said in a statement. (ESPN -- NHL)
Maloney will be named Coyotes GM May 29, 2007
Maloney, 48, left the New York Rangers after nine seasons as assistant general manager, a post in which he also aided team President and GM Glen Sather on player transactions and contract negotiations. He also was involved in professional and amateur scouting. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Rangers great Leetch takes last shift May 25, 2007
But lingering bitterness toward team president and general manager Glen Sather for the 2004 trade that sent him to Toronto and his own flagging desire to train caused him to say no to the Rangers and a host of other teams, including the Islanders. "I was excited, but I had a lot of mixed emotions," Leetch said. (Newsday -- Sports)
Rangers wrap up season, look ahead May 10, 2007
May 9, 2007 Tuesday's breakup day for this edition of the Rangers included physicals, private chats with general manager Glen Sather and coach Tom Renney, and some public soul-searching. On an afternoon for both assessing the past and looking ahead, the soul-searching was the most intriguing: Sean Avery blamed himself for the Eastern Conference semifinal loss to the Sabres, coach Tom Renney acknowledged the need for another bona fide center, Brendan Shanahan said he was leaning toward returning... (Newsday -- Sports)
Shanny 'will probably' return May 9, 2007
Sporting a clean-shaven face and full-toothed smile, the 38-year-old forward spoke Tuesday after his end-of-season interviews with New York general manager Glen Sather and coach Tom Renney. He hasn't come to a final decision whether to continue his surefire Hall of Fame career, but that is the direction his mind has taken him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Shanahan ponders return May 7, 2007
"At some point this summer, my agent and general manager Glen Sather will talk. I had a fantastic time this year and if I play again next year, I'd love to be a part of it.". Asked if he really was considering retirement, Shanahan, who had five goals, including two game-winners in 10 playoff games, said: "There's been an 'if' on each year for the last few years. The kids are getting bigger, but it's not something I've thought about for the last few weeks. It'll take care of itself. Obviously the... (Newsday -- Sports)
Rangers eliminated from NHL playoffs May 7, 2007
" Although Shanahan wasn't laughing. At 38, he is looking to win a fourth Stanley Cup title. He came to the Rangers last summer on a one-year deal and said he enjoyed his time on Broadway. He didn't speak one way or another when asked if a 20th NHL season was in his plans. He said that his agent and Rangers general manager Glen Sather would surely talk, and that pieces were in place that could bring him back to New York. Shanahan just wasn't ready to talk about himself so soon after the club's... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rangers' Renney reinvented himself, and it came out right this time Apr 23, 2007
After his firing in November 1997, Renney fell off the NHL map until Glen Sather hired him in July 2000 to oversee the Rangers' player development department. Renney returned to the bench as Sather's chief assistant in 2003-04. (Newsday -- Sports)
Lehtonen, you're up Apr 17, 2007
A beat writers perspective. The entry titled "Kari Lehtonen - you're up," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
More of this story Apr 12, 2007
The Adams Award has been presented 1974 and goes to the NHL coach "adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success." Prior winners include Scott Bowman, Al Arbour, Glen Sather, Jacques Demers, Pat Burns, Jacques Lemeire, and the 2006 winner, Lindy Ruff of Buffalo. Montreal has the most all-time Stanley Cup playoff wins followed in order by Detroit, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, New York Rangers, Philadelphia and Edmonton. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
NHL: Flyers could trade top pick if they get it Mar 24, 2007
The Post has learned Rangers GM Glen Sather is in the midst of serious negotiations with agent Paul Theofanous regarding a contract extension for Michael Nylander. It is believed the two sides are talking about a two-year agreement that would carry Nylander through the final season of Jaromir Jagr's contract, presuming the Rangers exercise their team option on Jagr for 2008-09. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Gotta beat the Flyers Mar 15, 2007
20) Dean Lombardi, L.A. Kings, 19) Glen Sather, NY Rangers (Probably allowing too much nostalgia on that one, however. The bloom is off the Sather rose. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Simon may face charges Mar 11, 2007
Tom Renney started that season as a Rangers' assistant coach before replacing Glen Sather behind the bench. "Ryan's OK and that's the main thing, we haven't lost an athlete and the game is better for it," Renney said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Forbes.com says Kevin McHale is sports' top GM Mar 6, 2007
ESPN.com - GEN - Forbes. com says Kevin McHale is sports' top GM. (ESPN -- Basketball)
NHL: Why the Kings got rid of their captain Mar 6, 2007
The Islanders likely will make such a bid, but so will the Rangers, as GM Glen Sather was the man who drafted Smyth in Edmonton back in 1994. -- Detroit News. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Crude facts of salary cap life Mar 4, 2007
Roughly 25 miles to the west, Smyth has old friend Glen Sather running the Rangers. Slats was still running the Oil in 1994 when the scouting staff suggested against making Smyth the No. 6 pick in the draft, only to have Slats exercise presidential veto and take the hard-nosed Albertan boy. (Boston Globe)
Best General Managers In Sports Mar 3, 2007
Another GM who has been under the gun the past few years is Glen Sather of the New York Rangers. Despite a bloated payroll, which topped out at a then NHL record $76. (Forbes -- Business)
