Jeff Gorton was born on June 6,1968 and is an American ice hockey executive currently serving as Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League.
11 Facts About Jeff Gorton
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Jeff Gorton previously served six seasons as general manager of the New York Rangers.
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Jeff Gorton served four seasons as assistant general manager of the Rangers before being promoted in 2015.
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Jeff Gorton worked in Boston as assistant general manager for seven seasons and served as the team's interim general manager from March 25,2006, until July 15,2006.
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Jeff Gorton was dismissed, along with respected scout Daniel Dore on June 27,2007.
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Jeff Gorton was immediately picked up as a Pro Scout by the Rangers.
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On July 1,2015, Jeff Gorton replaced Glen Sather to become the eleventh general manager in New York Rangers history.
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On May 5,2021, Jeff Gorton was fired, along with president John Davidson, by the Rangers and was replaced by his associate GM, Chris Drury.
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Jeff Gorton was then hired to be a TV studio analyst for the NHL Network.
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On November 28,2021, Jeff Gorton was hired by the Montreal Canadiens to fill the position of Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations after the team relieved General Manager Marc Bergevin, Assistant General Manager Trevor Timmins, and Senior Vice President Paul Wilson of their duties.
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Jeff Gorton is a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a degree in physical education in 1991, and he received his master's degree from Springfield College in sport management in 1993.