3/18/19 | From the Rangers Prospect Report on 3/18: “He has elite speed and ability in one-on-one battles, which will translate well at the professional level. He is a versatile player who can play in any situation and on both special teams units.” – Rangers Amateur Scout Steve Konowalchuk on Jake Elmer
3/15/19 | The Rangers have confirmed the signing of Elmer and, from their press release, add:
- Elmer posted a 13-game goal streak from Feb. 8 to Mar. 6 (17 goals over the span), which was tied for the longest goal streak in the WHL since the 1996-97 season. In addition, Elmer enters the final weekend of the WHL regular season with an active 16-game point streak.
- He received three awards from the team in 2018-19: Three Stars Award, Fan Favorite Award, and Community Relations Award.
- The 6-1, 190-pounder is tied for the WHL lead in shorthanded goals (six), is tied for 11th in goals, is tied for 12th in game-winning goals (seven), is tied for 14th in shots on goal (245), and ranks 15th in points this season.
Couldn’t be more excited to sign my first NHL contract with the @NYRangers so grateful and humbled by the opportunity and want to thank everyone who’s made an impact on my career #BleedBlue
— Jake Elmer (@JakeElmer59) March 15, 2019
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3/14/19 | Bob McKenzie tweets that the Rangers are close to signing forward Jake Elmer of the WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes.
Elmer, 20, will sign a three-year entry-level deal that begins next season. (Brooks)
This season Elmer has 38 goals and 40 assists in 66 games while skating on a line with Dylan Cozens who is expected to be a high pick this year. (McKenzie)
Elmer scored 18 goals and 19 assists for Lethbridge last season in 70 games and had 4 goals and 9 assists in 16 playoff games.
