Major personal announcement involving Boston Bruins legend
After a long and storied career in the NHL, Boston Bruins legend Glen Sather has made a shocking announcement.
The New York Rangers Senior Advisor to the Owners and Alternate Governor, Sather has announced his intention to retire from the NHL and franchise.
The executive was a five-time winner of the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers in the 80s and would join the Rangers in the 2000s.
His record as GM in the NHL is impressive, as he has earned the most wins in the history of the game.
«Having the opportunity to be associated with the National Hockey League, and specifically the New York Rangers and Edmonton Oilers, has been one of the great privileges of my life,» Sather said. «I want to thank Jim Dolan for giving me the chance to work for the Rangers 24 years ago and for his consistent guidance and friendship. I want to thank everyone in the Rangers organization for their dedication and pursuit of excellence throughout the years, as well as the family atmosphere they helped create. I would also like to thank the great Rangers fans for their passion and loyalty. This experience is something I will always treasure.»
«From the time he joined the Rangers organization 24 years ago, Glen Sather has been the consummate professional,» said James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. «I am thankful for the friendship that Glen and I have had over these many years and for the success he helped bring the Rangers franchise during his tenure. Glen, Ann, and his family will always be a part of the Rangers and Madison Square Garden family, and I wish them all the best in the years ahead.»
«I would like to congratulate Glen on his tremendous career,» said Chris Drury, Rangers President and General Manager. «I will forever be grateful to Glen for giving me the opportunity to play for the Rangers, and I was so fortunate to lean on him for guidance as I began my own career in the front office. I wish Glen � along with Ann and the entire Sather family � best of luck in the next chapter of their lives.»
We wish Glen Sather nothing but the best in retirement and thanks for his contribution to the game of hockey!
Source: Hockey Feed
Major personal announcement from Glen Sather
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