Rangers GM Jeff Gorton announced today that the team has named Chris Drury as Director of Player Development.

In his role, Drury, 39, will be responsible for working with the team’s hockey operations department to assist in the development of Rangers prospects, both on and off the ice. He will serve as a liaison between the hockey operations department and prospects in the organization, and assist in the evaluation of the team’s prospects. Drury will work closely with the Rangers’ AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, to further enhance the progression of Rangers prospects who are in professional hockey by providing encouragement and guidance. In addition, he will assist in overseeing and evaluating all players at the collegiate level.

During his 12-year NHL career, he skated in 892 games with the Avalanche, Flames, Sabres, and the Rangers, registering 255 goals and 360 assists for 615 points.