The 1930–31 New York Americans season was the sixth season of play. The Americans improved their record to escape last-place in the Canadian Division, but did not qualify for the playoffs. Offseason Eddie Gerard was hired to coach the team. Four players were picked up for cash from the Montreal Maroons: Frank Carson, Mike Neville, Hap Emms and Red Dutton. Dutton would be with the club until its demise in 1942, becoming the team manager after the NHL took over. Just before the start of the season, the Americans traded Lionel Conacher to the Maroons for cash. The Americans signed three new players: John Keating, Vernon Ayres and Gord Kuhn. Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Game log Playoffs The Americans did not qualify. Player stats Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs The Americans did not qualify. Awards and records Transactions See also 1930–31 NHL season References New York Americans seasons New York Americans New York Americans New York Amer New York Amer 1930s in Manhattan Madison Square Garden