Madison Square Garden’s executive chairman and CEO, James Dolan, announced Friday that he is stepping back from his day-to-day responsibilities overseeing the New York Rangers, passing those duties along to his son, Quentin.
Starting immediately, Quentin Dolan, age 31, takes on the titles of Rangers president, chief operating officer, and alternate governor. He will continue to answer to his father, who holds onto control of the NBA’s New York Knicks.
“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 Dolan, 71, in an official statement. “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.”
Before this promotion, Quentin Dolan held the title of senior vice president for player performance and science — a department he will continue to lead for both the Rangers and the Knicks going forward.
“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,” Quentin Dolan said in the team’s statement. “I’m looking forward to immediately getting to work with (Rangers general manager) Chris Drury, (coach) Mike Sullivan and the entire staff.”
Rangers general manager Chris Drury will now report directly to Quentin Dolan in the new organizational structure.
“Quentin and I have worked together for several years, and I believe him taking on this role will only make the Rangers organization stronger,” Drury said. “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.”
