03 Jul 2026, 18:21
James Dolan reportedly set to take over Rangers’ control as alternate governor
- James Dolan has reportedly not been associated with the NHL club New York Rangers’ control.
- Instead, the position has been held by the COO and alternate governor of Rangers, who is said to be taking over, while controlling New York Knicks.
- Chris Drury is currently in charge of hockey operations, with Kentin serving as alternate governor.
James Dolan is reportedly set to take over control of the NHL club New York Rangers from its current owner, Madison Square Garden Sports Corporation, in a deal worth 3 billion dollars in 2026.
Kentin is currently the president of New York Rangers and alternate governor. As for the deal, it is said that he will be responsible for the same as the owner of the NBA champion New York Knicks.
In the deal, it is said that Kentin will serve as the president of Rangers and Knicks. The material also notes that Kentin will remain in his current role as senior vice president (player performance and science leader) and will also continue to work for the Dolan-owned New York Knicks.
James Dolan has said that in the deal, he will have a role in the teams’ operations, and that he will also be responsible for the “ownership” of the Knicks season. The material also notes that Kentin will remain in his position as player performance and science leader, as well as being responsible for hockey operations for the Rangers.
Changes will not affect the general manager of Rangers Chris Drury during the hockey operations period: the deal is said to be made by AP, and it is also said that the general manager will remain in charge of hockey operations. It is also said that Kentin will remain as the general manager, while Kentin — James.
Kentin, AP writes, said, that he will be responsible for hockey operations, including player performance and science, as well as for all other matters related to the teams.
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