The Rangers had Stanley Cup-contending aspirations coming off a trip to the Eastern Conference final. Instead, they struggled through off-ice drama involving captain Jacob Trouba, who was traded to Anaheim in December.

The Rangers have alternated successful seasons with disappointing ones in Drury's four years as general manager.

The New York Rangers announced a multi-year contract extension for general manager and president of hockey operations Chris Drury on Wednesday. This move comes just days after the firing of head coach Peter Laviolette in the wake of a disastrous season that saw New York miss the playoffs.