When the New York Rangers announced their rebuilding plans last February, many questioned whether Jeff Gorton was the right man to lead the process. While many have continued to criticize Gorton, the Blueshirts made the right decision in putting him in charge and he deserves a lot of credit.
Gorton came to New York as a pro scout back in 2007. After years in various roles with the organization, Gorton became the team’s general manager back in July of 2015 when Glen Sather stepped into the role of team president.
Gorton was likely given this role because of his track record of success dating back to his days in Boston.