1975–76 New York Rangers season
The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 50th season of operation. 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 11, 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. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Rangers. Stats reflect time with Rangers only. Player statistics. Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Rangers only. Transactions. Source: – Draft picks. New York's picks at the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.