Jean Ratelle of the New York Rangers(Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)
What happened on February 25 in New York Rangers history
February 25th was one of the busiest days in New York Rangers history. No less than nine events in team history could be the top story of the day, but we will begin with honoring a Ranger legend.
#19 honored
On this date in 2018, the Rangers paid a long overdue tribute to Jean Ratelle, retiring his #19. He joined teammates Rod Gilbert and Ed Giacomin who were also honored, but decades earlier.