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Jake Gittler

Jake Gittler is now in his second season as a contributing member of The Hockey Writers. After spending the 2014-15 season working in Communications for Adirondack Flames of the AHL and covering the New York Rangers here for The Hockey Writers, Jake's coverage has been switched over to the Colorado Avalanche for the 2015-16 season. Jake can be reached via email at Jakegittler@gmail.com, or on Twitter @Jgittler_hockey.

Colorado Avalanche 2015-16 Season Preview

Jake Gittler | September 8, 2015

After clinching a playoff berth and pushing the Minnesota Wild to seven games during the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche came back in disappointing…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, Previews and Predictions, Trending

5 Must-Watch Avalanche Games During the 2015-16 Season

Jake Gittler | August 26, 2015

After a disappointing end to the 2014-15 season and a busy offseason that’s brought a slew of changes to Colorado, the 2015-16 NHL season is fast approaching. Here are the…

Categories Colorado Avalanche

Should Brad Park Join Brian Leetch in the Garden Rafters?

Jake Gittler | August 12, 2015

A fan recently posed a question to me and to be perfectly frank, I don’t have a definitive answer. The question was, if Andy Bathgate’s number 9 can be retired…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers History

Stepan’s Deal With Rangers a Positive for Both Sides

Jake Gittler | July 29, 2015

Derek Stepan and the Rangers avoided arbitration on Monday when the two sides reached a six-year deal worth $39 million. After it was reported that Stepan was seeking $7.2 million…

Categories New York Rangers, Rangers Transactions, Trending

The Road is Paved for Stepan and the Rangers

Jake Gittler | July 17, 2015

In his first weeks as General Manager, Jeff Gorton has done a more-than respectable job taking care of the essentials, given the tight cap situation Glen Sather left behind. With…

Categories New York Rangers

What Does Glen Sather Stepping Down Mean for the Rangers?

Jake Gittler | July 2, 2015

What’s long been speculated came to fruition on Wednesday as Glen Sather stepped down as the General Manager of the Rangers after 15 seasons at the helm. While Sather will…

Categories New York Rangers

Silence is Rangers’ Best Option as Free Agent Frenzy Begins

Jake Gittler | June 30, 2015

With the 2015 NHL Entry Draft a thing of the past, Free Agency is the next big event as the market will open tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1st. Given the Rangers’ needs as a whole coupled with…

Categories Free Agents, New York Rangers

Rangers’ Draft Weekend Report Card

Jake Gittler | June 29, 2015

Despite the lacking presence of any first round draft picks heading into this past weekend’s entry draft, Glen Sather and the Rangers wound up having a rather busy couple of…

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Rangers at the Draft: What to Watch For

Jake Gittler | June 26, 2015

If the status quo holds, the 2015 NHL draft has the potential to be a somewhat uneventful one for the Rangers. With nothing until the 59th overall pick in the…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL Entry Draft

Do’s and Don’ts for the Rangers Offseason

Jake Gittler | June 25, 2015

The Stanley Cup has been awarded, the NHL draft is fast approaching, and the Free Agent Frenzy of July 1 is just around the corner. The NHL offseason is officially…

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Rangers Would be Foolish to Trade Kevin Klein

Jake Gittler | June 23, 2015

The Rangers’ acquisition of Keith Yandle this spring was an indicator that the team had entered “win now” mode. With many key players set to return next season, particularly on…

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Why the Rangers Should Think Twice Before Trading Talbot

Jake Gittler | June 17, 2015

There is plenty of talk and speculation surrounding backup goaltender Cam Talbot. Several reports suggest that the Edmonton Oilers have expressed interest in the 27-year-old Talbot, and may be willing…

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