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Jed Ortmeyer Departs Rangers, Player Dev Role Up for Grabs

May 1, 2026·1 min
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Jed Ortmeyer Departs New York Rangers: A New Era of Player Development Begins Jed Ortmeyer, a former undrafted winger known for his grind-it-out style, is stepping down from his role as the New York Rangers director of player development after nine seasons. This move comes as the team undergoes significant changes in their front office during a youth-focused rebuild. Ortmeyers departure follows other shifts, such as the return of Kevin Maxwell as director of player personnel and pro scouting, aiming to improve talent evaluation. The Rangers are revamping their approach across the board to build a stronger future, with a focus on enhancing player development. The team is seeking fresh ideas or data-savvy experts to help prospects reach their full potential, as they look to address past criticisms of their player development groups inability to transform top draft picks into stars. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d314d98772675d6

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