Former Sharks AGM Joins Rangers Front Office
Nov 23, 2024; San Jose, California; San Jose Sharks former player Joe Thornton wipes away tears as he sits on the stage with former teammate Ryane Clowe at a ceremony honoring Thornton and retiring his number 19 jersey before a game between the San Jose Sharks and the Buffalo Sabres at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Ezra Shaw/Pool Photo via Imagn Images Pool Photo-Imagn Images
The New York Rangers recently announced multiple updates to their hockey operations staff. Among the changes, the Rangers announced Ryan Clowe as an assistant general manager less than 24 hours after he stepped down from his role with the San Jose Sharks.
Clowe abruptly resigned from the Sharks without any specific reason after a year of work in San Jose. In a release from Clowe, the decision to leave the Sharks had his family’s best interests in mind.
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“I truly loved being back in San Jose and working with Mike Grier and his entire team, but at this point, this decision is in the best interest of my family."
Considering the speed of the change, the Sharks likely gave the Rangers permission to speak to Clowe about the new opportunity.
“The franchise has an exciting future ahead and is set up to be successful for a long period of time," Clowe said while departing San Jose.
Clowe played 10 seasons in the NHL and was originally a sixth-round draft pick (175th overall) of the Sharks in 2001. He played eight years with San Jose before also suiting up for the Rangers and New Jersey Devils.
Before joining the Sharks’ front office, Clowe spent three years with the Rangers hockey operations department from 2021 to 2024. Clowe worked as a hockey operations advisor and co-senior advisor.
Clowe also has some coaching experience under his belt, taking an assistant role with the Devils for a pair of seasons. He even briefly held a head coaching spot or the ECHL’s Newfoundland Growlers.
After a turbulent 2024-25 season, the Rangers are hopeful that certain front office changes and a coaching change can spark some positive change moving forward. Looking ahead to their 100th season, the Rangers should have a fresh feel as the 2025-26 season approaches.
Clowe played in 491 career NHL games, picking up 112 goals and 197 assists for 309 total points.
Also among the Rangers front office changes was the hiring of former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler as a hockey operations advisor. Wheelers spent the last season of his playing career with the Rangers in 2023-24.
BREAKING: Kerry Wood RETURNS TO THE CHICAGO CUBS AS CO-OWNER!
A new chapter in history has just been written — Chicago Cubs legend Kerry Wood has officially bought back his stake and become a CO-OWNER of the team where his name is etched in blood, sweat, and endless applause. From a legendary pitcher on the mound to a shaper of the future, Wood has returned, not to throw heat, but to lead the team with the heart of a champion who has never left the field. This reunion has left the entire city in awe.
In a move that feels more like a Hollywood script than MLB news, Wood’s return isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about taking the Cubs to new heights. Now standing alongside the Ricketts family, he’s not only a legend but a powerful voice in shaping the next era of Cubs baseball.
“I’ve always been a Cub,” Wood shared emotionally. “But today, I come home not to throw strikes—but to help lead this team back to greatness in a new way.”
With his return, Wood will play a key role in strategic decisions, from player development to fan engagement. He’s bringing his championship mindset and unrivaled baseball IQ to the boardroom, working closely with Manager David Ross and the front office to elevate the Cubs to new heights.
This homecoming is more than just a business move; it’s deeply personal. Wood’s legacy is forever etched in Chicago’s baseball history, and now he’s back to ensure the Cubs' future is as bright as their glorious past. The champion has returned—not in cleats, but in power. And Chicago just became a lot stronger.
