The Rangers broadcast booth continues to undergo changes.
Joe Micheletti announced his retirement via an MSG Networks press release Thursday, bringing his 19 years as an analyst in the Blueshirts TV booth to an end.
There is no replacement as of yet, per sources, but usual suspects such as Dave Maloney, Brian Boyle and Ryan Callahan are sure to be in the running.
“From pond hockey in Minnesota, to the bright lights of Broadway, my hockey journey has been a magical ride,” Micheletti said in a statement. “My wife Kathy and I have been thinking about this for a few years, and we decided that now is the right time to retire, and we look forward to spending more time with our family. This career has been so special because of the amazing people that I’ve worked with at every stop along the way. Thank you to my remarkable family at MSG Networks, to the Rangers organization, and to all the teams that allowed me to do what I love for 40 years.”
Rangers broadcaster Sam Rosen (center) with partner Joe Micheletti, during Rosen’s last game after 40 years. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostThe news comes shortly after it was announced that Kenny Albert would replace Sam Rosen as the Rangers play-by-play caller.
Rosen concluded his 40th season in the booth following the 2024-25 campaign.
Micheletti was named MSG Network’s Rangers television analyst in September 2006 after spending eight years serving in the same capacity for the Islanders on MSG+.
The 70-year-old enjoyed a highly successful broadcasting career, having covered five Winter Olympics, 25 Stanley Cup Finals and 15 NHL All-Star games. This after breaking into the industry as part of the St. Louis Blues radio team in 1985.
A former defenseman, Micheletti won two national championships with the University of Minnesota and played three seasons in the NHL for the Blues and Colorado Rockies.
MSG Rangers announcers Sam Rosen and Joe Micheletti in 2015. Scott Levy/MSG PhotosHe also served as an assistant coach for the Blues for three seasons.
“I want to congratulate Joe Micheletti on his distinguished career in the broadcast booth, including the 19 seasons he called Rangers games on MSG Networks,” Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury said via the team’s X account. “Throughout the time I was around Joe, either as a player or in a front office role, his knowledge of the game was only matched by his class and professionalism. I wish him and his family all the best.”
