MSG Sports Executive Chairman and CEO James L.
Dolan officially stepped back from day-to-day responsibilities with the New York Rangers on Friday, July 3, 2026, naming his son Quentin Dolan as the franchise's new President, Chief Operating Officer, and Alternate Governor.
The 32-year-old Quentin Dolan will manage day-to-day ownership operations for both the Rangers and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, according to reports from nhl.
com and Mollie Walker of the New York Post.
Under the new executive structure, Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury will report directly to Quentin Dolan while maintaining full authority over hockey operations and personnel decisions.
The administrative restructuring follows a period where Quentin Dolan established the player performance and science infrastructure across MSG Sports properties since joining the company in 2022.
The executive transition arrives as the Rangers attempt to break a two-season postseason drought, following an aggressive offseason strategy by Drury that included acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev, Marcus Pettersson, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Joe Veleno.
Confidence in the Transition
MSG Sports Executive Chairman and CEO James L. Dolan expressed strong confidence in the transition, highlighting his son's recent executive contributions across multiple sports properties.
"Since his arrival overseeing our Player Performance and Science department, Quentin has made a strong impact on the Rangers and Knicks organizations, and we are pleased that he will step into this elevated position," said James L.
Dolan.
James Dolan noted that the younger executive played an important behind-the-scenes role for the New York Knicks during their recent championship run.
"Quentin has quickly become an incredibly valued member of the Rangers franchise and played a key role behind the scenes with the Knicks during their championship run this past season.
I look forward to seeing the positive influence he can make in this expanded and critical role," said James L.
Dolan.
The newly appointed president emphasized his lifelong connection to the hockey club and committed to providing full organizational resources to the staff and roster.
"I've always had a tremendous respect and admiration for the New York Rangers organization, it's been a part of my life for as long as I can remember," said Quentin Dolan.
He expressed readiness to collaborate with the established leadership group, including head coach Mike Sullivan, to deliver a competitive product for the fan base.
"I'm honored to have this opportunity to ensure our hockey operations staff, coaches, and players have all the support they need to provide our fans a product they can be proud of.
I'm looking forward to immediately getting to work with Chris Drury, Mike Sullivan, and the entire staff," said Quentin Dolan.
Rangers General Manager Chris Drury welcomed the appointment, citing their established professional relationship over recent years.
"Quentin and I have worked together for several years, and I believe him taking on this role will only make the Rangers organization stronger," said Chris Drury.
Drury indicated that the front office and coaching staff would align closely with the new executive to push the franchise toward a championship level.
"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," said Chris Drury.
While Quentin Dolan takes on an expanded role with the NHL franchise, Walker reported that operations for the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks will remain unchanged.
