Former Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick has wrapped up his playing days in the NHL. However, Quick won't be stepping away from the game entirely, as he'll now reportedly take on a role with the franchise he finished his career with.
Mollie Walker of NY Post Sports reported on July 21 that the Rangers are hiring Quick to be their next director of goaltending development. This news comes just a few months after Quick announced his retirement from the NHL following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
Quick will now oversee the development of goalies throughout the Rangers organization while also working with the New York coaching staff.
Jonathan Quick's leadership made this a natural next step
Before the announcement of his retirement this offseason, Quick played 19 seasons in his NHL career, which he spent almost entirely with the Kings and Rangers (along with part of one season with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023).
Quick became a franchise icon for the Kings, where he spent 16 out of the 19 years he played in the NHL. He won two Stanley Cups with the Kings in 2012 and 2014, and he won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2012. Quick had a career record of 370-275-82 with the Kings, a .911 save percentage, a 2.46 goals-against average, and 57 shutouts.
He built a reputation as one of the hardest workers and most reliable and clutch goalies early in his NHL career. Quick routinely elevated his game in the postseason, finishing his Kings career with 49 playoff wins and nine playoff shutouts.
The resume and proven experience Quick brings speaks for itself, as he is the winningest goalie in American history in the NHL. This should be a natural transition for Quick after he already brought that leadership and veteran mentorship to the Rangers' goalie room in this past three seasons.
Even though Quick's legendary playing career in the NHL is over, he's just beginning the next chapter a few months after retirement. While he'll always be remembered as one of the greastest players in Kings' franchise history, his experience and championship pedigree will now help to shape the next generation of Rangers' goalies.
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