SEARCH
SPORTS
                 


Emergency crew carry a fan out on a stretcher at a soccer gameTerrifying Scene at Inter Milan Soccer Game as Fan Suffers Medical Emergency In the Stands
Tyler Johnson of the Boston Bruins.Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Has Contract Unexpectedly Terminated by the Boston Bruins
NEW YORK RANGERS

New York Rangers PR Scandal: Staff Member Wrongfully Fired After Dinner With Player

PUBLICATION
Daniel Lucente
December 19, 2024  (11:22)
SHARE THIS STORY

The controversy around the New York Rangers has just reached an all-time high, as it has just been revealed a staff member got fired for having dinner with a player.

Via USA Today's Vince Mercogliano comes word that a New York Rangers public relations staffer was let go prior to the 2024-25 season following dinner with a player after a media event, in what is being described as a culture problem.

Mercogliano writes: «In the aftermath of a PR person being fired for having dinner with a player following a media event prior to the new season, a letter signed by Drury, as well as Knicks president Leon Rose and MSG COO Jamaal Lesane, was distributed to all team employees issuing «a reminder regarding the expectations of behavior when interacting with the players or coaches of any of our Teams.»

Other "culture issues" in the report include the controversial offseason release of longtime trainer Jim Ramsay, which players reportedly didn't take too well. A memo is mentioned that went out to team employees before the season.

The internal memo read: «Interactions between employees and players or coaches must be strictly limited except as necessary to satisfy the requirements of an employee's role,» it read. «Failure to comply with the directives set forth in this memorandum may result in disciplinary action, including, without limitation, termination of employment.»

The memo thus provided hard and fast rules for staff against staying in the same hotel as any team under the MSG umbrella, such as the minor-league Hartford Wolf Pack or Westchester Knicks, without written approval from an Executive Vice President or higher.

They couldn't travel on team flights or buses, nor could they join team social events or meals. In response, some members of the Rangers' staff reportedly protested the policy by boycotting the next team function.

«The result was added tension in a workplace that had become increasingly strained,» wrote Mercogliano.

This is yet another controversial moment to be added to weeks of a major firestorm on Broadway right now. Major changes could still be forthcoming.

POLL
6 HOURS AGO   |   99 ANSWERS
New York Rangers PR Scandal: Staff Member Wrongfully Fired After Dinner With Player

Do the NY Rangers have a culture problem?

▢    Yes
▢    No
MUST READ
Emergency crew carry a fan out on a stretcher at a soccer game
2 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente
Terrifying Scene at Inter Milan Soccer Game as Fan Suffers Medical Emergency In the Stands
Tyler Johnson of the Boston Bruins.
4 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks
Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Has Contract Unexpectedly Terminated by the Boston Bruins
Elias Pettersson in action with the Vancouver Canucks.
5 hours ago  |  By Julien Trekker
Controversy in the Canucks Locker Room Growing: Pettersson and Miller Forced to Be Seperated
John Tortorella, head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, screaming
7 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente
John Tortorella Furious With Referees on the Bench After Embarrassing Call On the Ice
Justin Barron in action with the Montreal Canadiens during a game.
8 hours ago  |  By Julien Trekker
Montreal Canadiens Pull Off Late-Night Trade Involving First Round Pick Justin Barron
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph speaking to the media after a game
21 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery
Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire Defenseman From the St. Louis Blues
New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko speaking to the media during his end of season exit interview in 2024
23 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery
Former Second Overall Pick Kaapo Kakko Traded to the Seattle Kraken
Elias Pettersson in action with the Vancouver Canucks.
Dec 18  |  By Julien Trekker
Sportsnet Analyst Proposes Massive Elias Pettersson Trade With Rival Canadian Team

Previously
John Tortorella Furious With Referees on the Bench After Embarrassing Call On the Ice
Montreal Canadiens Pull Off Late-Night Trade Involving First Round Pick Justin Barron
Pittsburgh Penguins Acquire Defenseman From the St. Louis Blues
TRENDING NOW
Controversy in the Canucks Locker Room Growing: Pettersson and Miller Forced to Be SeperatedControversy in the Canucks Locker Room Growing: Pettersson and Miller Forced to Be Seperated
Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Has Contract Unexpectedly Terminated by the Boston BruinsTwo-Time Stanley Cup Champion Has Contract Unexpectedly Terminated by the Boston Bruins
New York Rangers PR Scandal: Staff Member Wrongfully Fired After Dinner With PlayerNew York Rangers PR Scandal: Staff Member Wrongfully Fired After Dinner With Player
Sportsnet Analyst Proposes Massive Elias Pettersson Trade With Rival Canadian TeamSportsnet Analyst Proposes Massive Elias Pettersson Trade With Rival Canadian Team
Former Detroit Red Wings Prospect Hit With Multi-Game Suspension for Threat to Female RefereeFormer Detroit Red Wings Prospect Hit With Multi-Game Suspension for Threat to Female Referee
pub
YESTERDAY
DECEMBER 18, 2024
G A PTS
 Frank Vatrano 2 1 3
 Aaron Ekblad 1 2 3
 William Nylander 2 - 2
 Matthew Tkachuk 2 - 2
 J.T. Compher 1 1 2
 Evgeny Dadonov 1 1 2
 Patrick Kane 1 1 2
 Clayton Keller 1 1 2
 Lucas Raymond 1 1 2
 Nicholas Robertson 1 1 2
 Mackie Samoskevich 1 1 2
 Kyle Connor - 2 2
 Logan Cooley - 2 2
 Sean Couturier - 2 2
 Radko Gudas - 2 2
 Quinn Hughes - 2 2
 Dylan Larkin - 2 2
 Carter Verhaeghe - 2 2
 Colin Blackwell 1 - 1
 Noah Cates 1 - 1
Complete stats
STANDINGS
2024-2025
TOP 10
GPWLOLPTS
Jets
342310147
Devils
342110345
Capitals
31218244
Wild
32208444
Golden Knights
31208343
Maple Leafs
322010242
Panthers
332011242
Hurricanes
312010141
Kings
31189440
Stars
311912-38
Conference  |  Cumulative