New York Rangers owner James Dolan, the executive chairman and CEO of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., is handing over the team's day-to-day ownership responsibilities to his son, Quentin, the organization said in a press release.
James has been running both the Rangers and the New York Knicks for the last 27 years. The change is the first step in passing down control to his family, which he has publicly said he hopes to do.
The move will not impact general manager Chris Drury's duties, as he will still run hockey operations and continue to serve as the team's lead decision-maker. Drury will now report to Quentin instead of James.
"I think it's something I've been building towards, and I'll be working my hardest and probably proving to myself for a while that I'm ready," the 32-year-old Quentin told the New York Post's Mollie Walker.
"For me, the ultimate goal is winning a championship. It's been a goal of mine to really continue my family's legacy, and that's something that I understood about myself and wanted early on. This is a continuation of that and it feels right."
Quentin will assume the role of Rangers president, chief operating officer, and alternate governor. He previously served as the SVP of player performance and science for both the Rangers and the New York Knicks. His roles included overseeing strength and conditioning, medical, nutrition, and performance data operations for both clubs.
The shift in the Rangers' leadership will have no effect on the Knicks, as James will remain executive chairman for the reigning NBA champions.
"Quentin and I have worked together for several years, and I believe him taking on this role will only make the Rangers organization stronger," Drury said in the press release.
"The front office and coaching staff will be working in unison with Quentin in all key areas of our team in an effort to put this franchise in the best position possible to compete for a Stanley Cup."
The Rangers have yet to win a Stanley Cup since Dolan took control of the organization. The organization is coming off a 34-39-9 campaign, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
