Report: Jonathan Quick Could Come Out Of Retirement For Rangers

The New York Rangers were dealt a devastating blow on Saturday as they learned that Igor Shesterkin has suffered a season-ending injury. With that, New York's promising start to the season (4-2-0) could come crashing down if they don't find a solution between the pipes.

Cue Jonathan Quick? According to insider Emily Kaplan, the 40-year-old Quick, who hung up the goalie pads after serving as Shesterkin's backup for the last three years, could come out of retirement—if the Rangers asked him. 

The Rangers are now expected to explore goalie help. Jonathan Quick, 40, is comfortable in retirement and now serves as NYR’s Director of Goaltending Development. But if the Rangers asked him to play, sources believe he could be a possibility.

— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) October 10, 2026

Kaplan admits Quick is "comfortable in retirement" and is serving as the Rangers' Director of Goaltending Development. But she says her sources tell her that he "could be a possibility" to return, if asked. 

Of course, there are some issues with this potential plan. 

Quick is turning 41 in January, and posted only the second losing season of his career last year, with a 6-17-2 mark and an .891 save percentage. He was only averaging 23 starts per year in the three seasons he served as Shesterkin's backup. 

To top it all off, Quick did not work out this offseason to gear himself up to be in NHL game-playing shape. How long would it take him to be ready? Can the Rangers wait that long to find another goalie to pair up with Dylan Garland?

For what it's worth, Quick, in 19 NHL seasons, posted a 410-307-90 record with a .910 Sv% and 2.51 goals-against average, with 65 shutouts. He finished Top 5 in Vezina voting three times, and shared a Jennings Trophy while with the LA Kings twice.