The New York Rangers are reportedly close to signing RW Jacob Elmer of the WHL, per a report from Bob McKenzie of TSN.
Elmer is a UFA currently playing for the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the WHL.
NYR closing in on signing 20-year-old UFA RW Jake Elmer of the @WHLHurricanes. Elmer has 38 goals and 78 points in 66 GP, playing on a line with 2019 high-end draft prospect Dylan Cozens. Elmer is that rare breed in hockey — a Dec. 31st (1998) birthdate.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 15, 2019
His birthday is a special case, as he can be signed to an Entry Level NHL Contract of three years starting next season.