The 2004–05 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 79th season; however, its games were cancelled as the 2004–05 NHL lockout could not be resolved in time.
On July 6, 2004, it was announced that Tom Renney would remain the head coach of the Rangers.
[1] The Rangers preseason and regular season schedules were announced on July 13 and July 14, 2004, respectively.
[2][3] The Rangers were involved in the following transactions from June 8, 2004, the day after the deciding game of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals, through February 16, 2005, the day the 2004–05 season was officially cancelled.
[5] New York's picks at the 2004 NHL entry draft in Raleigh, North Carolina at the RBC Center.