The New York Rangers have extended goalie Jonathan Quick's contract for one year. Quick has revitalized his career in New York and served effectively as one of the NHL's top backups. Although his season statisticsâ3.14 GAA and .896 SV%âare not striking, they reflect more on the team's performance than his individual play. Quick's modest $1.55 million contract is seen as a bargain, especially with the anticipated cap increase. Additionally, letting Dylan Garand spend a full year in the AHL is regarded as a beneficial move for his development.
Though his numbers this year don't necessarily jump off the page with a 3.14 GAA and a .896 SV%, but that's more on the Rangers being whatever it is they think they are this year.
Quick has been solid and there's no reason to believe he's slowing down and/or can't handle another year as the backup.
At $1.55 million with a significant cap ceiling increase, Quick's contract is peanuts.
As for Dylan Garand, there's nothing wrong with letting him get a full year in the AHL, instead of splitting time with Louis Domingue.
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