1975–76 New York Rangers season

The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 50th season. The Rangers would finish in fourth in the Patrick Division and miss the playoffs.

Offseason
The Rangers chose Wayne Dillon as their first pick in the 1975 draft. Dillon was already playing professionally with the Toronto Toros of the World Hockey Association.

Regular season
On November 7, 1975, the New York Rangers pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Boston Bruins, exchanging Brad Park, Jean Ratelle and Joe Zanussi for Phil Esposito and Carol Vadnais.

Playoffs
The Rangers failed to qualify for the 1976 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Player statistics

 * Skaters

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Rangers. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.
 * Goaltenders

‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.

Awards and records

 * Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy: Rod Gilbert
 * Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Jean Ratelle

Transactions

 * June 17, 1975 – Hartland Monahan was lost in intra-league draft to Washington Capitals.
 * June 17, 1975 – Dale Lewis claimed in intra-league draft from Los Angeles Kings.
 * June 18, 1975 – Ted Irvine, Bert Wilson and Jerry Butler traded to St. Louis Blues for John Davidson and Bill Collins.
 * September 9, 1975 – Curt Ridley traded to Atlanta Flames for Jerry Byers.
 * September 20, 1975 – Bob MacMillan, future consideration and cash went to the St. Louis Blues for Larry Sacharuk.
 * October 28, 1975 – Gilles Villemure traded to Chicago Blackhawks for Doug Jarrett.
 * October 30, 1975 – Derek Sanderson traded to St. Louis Blues for 1977 first-round pick.
 * October 31, 1975 – Ed Giacomin was picked up on waivers by the Detroit Red Wings.
 * November 7, 1975 – Brad Park, Jean Ratelle and Joe Zanussi traded to Boston Bruins for Phil Esposito and Carol Vadnais.
 * November 14, 1975 – Al Simmons picked up for cash from the Boston Bruins.

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Draft picks
New York's picks at the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft in Montreal, Canada.