The New York Rangers have made the dismissals of John Davidson and Jeff Gorton official. In a statement released today that reads in part:
The New York Rangers announced today that team President John Davidson and General Manager Jeff Gorton are leaving the organization, and Associate General Manager Chris Drury has been promoted to President and General Manager, effective immediately. Senior Advisor Glen Sather will work with Drury during this transition and continue to consult with the team.
New York Rangers make management changes official
”We want to thank JD and Jeff for their contributions to the organization.