Chris Drury
Former captain of the Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers, Hobey Baker and Calder Trophy winner, and two-time Olympic silver medalist.
Christopher Ellis Drury (born August 20, 1976) is an American professional ice hockey executive and former player. He has served as the president and general manager for the New York Rangers since May 5, 2021. He previously served as the general manager of the Rangers American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. Drury is a Hobey Baker Award-winner with Boston University, a Calder Memorial Trophy winner with the Colorado Avalanche, a Stanley Cup champion with the Avalanche, a two-time Olympic silver medalist with the United States and a former captain of the Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers. He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015. As a child, he also won the Little League Baseball World Series Championship with his hometown team from Trumbull, Connecticut.
Quick Facts
- Captaincy start
- 2005 (co-captain with Daniel Brière and Jochen Hecht for 2005-06)
Lore & Background
Drury was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques 72nd overall in the third round of the 1994 NHL entry draft. He served as co-captain of the Buffalo Sabres with Daniel Brière from 2005 until his departure via free agency in 2007; note that Jochen Hecht also served as co-captain during the 2005-06 season. With his previous numbers (37 with Colorado and 18 with Calgary) both taken in Buffalo, Drury switched to 23 in honor of his childhood hero, New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly.
Reader's Guide
Drury played for the Buffalo Sabres from 2003 to 2007. He was traded to the Sabres on July 3, 2003, along with Steve Bégin, in exchange for Steven Reinprecht and Rhett Warrener. He served as co-captain with Daniel Brière from 2005 until his departure via free agency in 2007. Drury wore jersey number 23 with the Sabres.
Did You Know?
- Drury won the Little League Baseball World Series Championship in 1989 with his hometown team from Trumbull, Connecticut.
- Drury was named the 25th captain in New York Rangers history on October 3, 2008.
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