August 26, 2004 : The New York Rangers signed goaltender Kevin Weekes

July 29, 2004 : The New York Rangers agreed to terms with goaltender Dan Blackburn

July 15, 2004 : The New York Rangers named Benoit Allaire assistant and goaltending coach

July 2, 2004 : The Florida Panthers signed free agent goaltender Jamie McLennan to a two-year contract with an option for the 2006-07 season

March 6, 2004 : The Calgary Flames Traded goaltender Jamie McLennan, Blair Bretts and Greg Moore to the New York Rangers for Chris Simon and a conditional 7th round draft pick

March 4, 2004 : The New York Rangers goaltender Jason LaBarbera from Hartford of the American Hockey League; assigned goaltender Stephen Valiquette to Hartford

March 3, 2004 : The Edmonton Oilers acquired center Petr Nedved and goaltender Jussi Markkanen from the New York Rangers for goaltender Steve Valiquette, center Dwight Helminen and a 2004 second-round draft pick

January 27, 2004 : The New York Rangers assigned goaltender Jason Labarbera to Hartford of the American Hockey League

January 23, 2004 : The New York Rangers recalled goaltender Jason LaBarbera from Hartford of the American Hockey League

November 24, 2003 : The New York Rangers assigned goaltender Phil Osaer to Hartford of the American Hockey League

September 26, 2003 : The New York Rangers assigned goaltender Jason LaBarbera to Hartford of the American Hockey League

September 4, 2003 : The New York Rangers announced the retirement of goaltender Mike Richter

July 17, 2003 : The New York Rangers agreed to terms with goaltender Jussi Markkanen

June 30, 2003 : The New York Rangers traded defenseman Brian Leetch to the Edmonton Oilers for goaltender Jussi Markkanen and a fourth-round draft choice in 2004