Former Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton hired by NHL Network

The NHL Network announced on Tuesday that they've hired former New York Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton as an in-studio analyst, starting on Friday, October 15th at 6pm ET.

"With the regular season beginning one week from today, we're thrilled to welcome Jeff and his front office expertise to our team," said Josh Bernstein, NHL Network Vice President of Production. "Having an accomplished executive like Jeff, who possesses a wealth of knowledge about today's game and players, will help us consistently achieve our goal of providing valuable insight to hockey fans everywhere."

Gorton, 53, has spent parts of 27 seasons working in various roles between the Boston Bruins (1994-2007) and the New York Rangers (2007-2021). After six years as Rangers general manager, he was fired just before the conclusion of the 2020-21 season.

"I'm really looking forward to joining the staff at NHL Network," said Gorton. "It's an exciting opportunity to share my knowledge and experiences alongside a group of hockey experts who have a strong passion for the game."

Former Rangers manager Jeff Gorton has joined NHL Network as a studio analyst. He will make his official debut on "NHL Tonight" at 6 p.m. on Oct. 15. https://t.co/xHdj4scRpM— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) October 5, 2021

Source: NHL

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