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The following off-season, he signed a two-year deal, worth an approximate $ 1. 64 million with bonus incentives for games played, as an unrestricted free agent with the New York Rangers on July 13, 1999.

McLean was brought in to replace Dan Cloutier, who had been traded away, as Mike Richter's backup.

With Richter experiencing back problems early in the 1999 – 2000 season, McLean filled in as the Rangers ' starter during the first month.

He made his Rangers debut in the season opener, making 25 saves in a 2 – 1 loss on October 5, 1999.

He completed the season with a 2. 89 GAA in 22 games.

The following campaign in 2000 – 01, McLean's GAA rose to 3. 49 GAA in 23 games.

After two seasons in New York and 17 seasons in the NHL overall, McLean retired in 2001.