Langford鈥檚 Dylan Garand is sticking with the New York Rangers for at least another season.
The 23-year-old goaltender signed a one-year contract with the Rangers on Aug. 17, marking his second deal with the NHL club after first inking a three-year entry-level contract back in 2021.
and Dylan Garand have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension.
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The Rangers originally selected Garand in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
A product of the Juan de Fuca Minor Hockey Association, Garand has been climbing steadily through the Rangers鈥� system.
He鈥檚 coming off a strong season with the Hartford Wolf Pack, New York鈥檚 American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, where he posted a 20-10-9 record in 39 appearances. His 2.73 goals-against average, three shutouts, and .913 save percentage ranked among the league鈥檚 best, earning him a spot at the 2025 AHL All-Star Challenge.
Before turning pro, Garand spent five years with the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League (WHL), where he was named CHL Goaltender of the Year in 2021-22.
Garand has also represented Canada on multiple occasions.
He backstopped the country to a gold medal at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship and most recently, was part of Canada鈥檚 roster at the 2025 World Championship, recording a shutout win over Slovenia in their tournament opener.
Looking ahead to the 2025-26 season, Garand is expected to take on the starting role in Hartford, and be a potential call-up for the Rangers if Igor Shesterkin or Jonathan Quick are unavailable.
He鈥檒l also have some familiar competition nearby, with former Port Alberni Bulldog Callum Tung in the mix for the backup role in Hartford.
Garand鈥檚 contract carries an NHL cap hit of $775,000, with a minor-league salary of $100,000 and a guaranteed salary of $125,000. He will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season.
