Confirmed with Link: NYR Fire John Davidson and Jeff Gorton

[Iron Balls McGinty]

T-minus (??) months before JD shit cans Jarmo and brings Gorton in?

As a CBJ fan, I don't necessarily hate this idea. I'm not exactly content with how things have gone since JD left us to return to NY. I don't fault him for leaving to go back to the Rangers and I'm ecstatic to get him back.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I think this hit me right now as much as it ever has, wow.

 

[JCProdigy]

T-minus (??) months before JD shit cans Jarmo and brings Gorton in?

Doubtful. Jarmo worked under JD with the Blues and JD was instrumental in hiring him to the GM job with the CBJs.

 

[Mike in Houston]

Good for JD. He deserves it.

 

[huerter]

I think this hit me right now as much as it ever has, wow.

Damn, I'm jealous.

 

[Harbour Dog]

As a CBJ fan, I don't necessarily hate this idea. I'm not exactly content with how things have gone since JD left us to return to NY. I don't fault him for leaving to go back to the Rangers and I'm ecstatic to get him back.

imo, Gorton is easily a top 10 GM in the league. Maybe even top 5.

You guys would need to put together the mother of all gift baskets for Dolan if his hissy fit nets you both JD and Gorton in your front office.

 

[Clark Kellogg]

Even if the rumors turn out to be credible, can’t see permission being granted to Columbus to talk to J.D. till after the draft(s).

 

[SA16]

Maybe the Blue Jackets and Rangers would be doing better if they hired an actual qualified President and not a former announcer.

 

[Mike in Houston]

And it's official.

 

[rangers1314]

Jarmo also got an extension.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Maybe the Blue Jackets and Rangers would be doing better if they hired an actual qualified President and not a former announcer.

Like half of these guys are former players (which JD is too), how are they more qualified?

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Maybe the Blue Jackets and Rangers would be doing better if they hired an actual qualified President and not a former announcer.

HOT TAKE!

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Has either JD or Gorts talked to the media yet regarding their terminations? Would love to hear their side of the story.

 

[RangersFan1994]

 

[Pawnee Rangers]

Good for JD. He got a raw deal here.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Wouldn’t count on hearing JD/Gorton’s side of the story for a long time, if ever.

Gorton ran a tight ship to begin with, but I’m sure they’re both under some sort of NDA on what they can and cannot say

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Good for JD. Glad it didn't take him long to land on his feet.

Letting him go was the part of the entire fiasco that bothered me the most.

 

[nyr2k2]

IDK. I don't think he got a raw deal. He signed up knowing that his owner was a loose cannon. Something happened or didn't happen and he got fired. The organization didn't trash him or anything. The were obligated to continue paying his big salary. They let him go to another team as soon as one came calling. And so on. Maybe we don't like the way it played out but Davidson is no worse for wear, IMO. He doesn't have a tarnished legacy, he didn't lose any money, he's still the well-respected guy he has been for a long time.

 

[AIexisLafreniereNYR]

Happy for JD. He’s such a loyal to his former teams.

 

[Deleted member 23124]

Happy for JD. He’s such a loyal to his former teams.

Indeed.....I would say Dolan will live to regret this, but I doubt he regrets anything.

 

[bobbop]

Gorton will have a job by the draft

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Gorton will have a job by the draft

And he probably should.

 

[RangerBoy]

Gorton will have a job by the draft

Gorton has two more years left on his Rangers contract. He can take his time before taking another GM job.

Montreal could open up if the Habs lose to Toronto. The Habs will look for a francophone as their next GM.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Happy for JD. He’s such a loyal to his former teams.

sadly we have the worst owner in all sports who is not loyal at all

 

[Off Sides]

Was nice of JD to stop in, talk about patience, oversee them sign 3 long term contracts which carry ~26M in cap space (with clauses) to the Rangers during their rebuild. Only like ~21% of the total cap ceiling.

I say that as someone who liked the hire initially. I figured he saw the dark ages, knew that throwing big contracts at the issues was not the solution.