New York Rangers

New York Rangers

Team Depth Chart of NHL Prospects
Strengths
  • Potential power forwards
  • Defensive and two-way defensemen in system
  • Depth in potential third/fourth line players
Weaknesses
  • No future number one netminder in system
  • No purely offensive defensemen in system

About Prospect Scores and Probability

Prospect Criteria

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Pro
Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
CHL
Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
NCAA
Playing in NCAA
Europe
Playing in Europe
Junior
Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
N/A
Not Categorized Yet

Goaltenders

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Cam Talbot Pro 6.5 C
2. Jason Missiaen Pro 6.5 D
3. Scott Stajcer Pro 6.0 C

Right Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. J.T. Miller Pro 7.5 B
2. Jesper Fasth Pro 7.0 C
3. Christian Thomas Pro 7.0 C
4. Michael Kantor Pro 6.0 C
5. Josh Nicholls CHL 6.0 C
6. Thomas Spelling Europe 6.0 D

Left Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Chris Kreider Pro 8.0 C
2. Marek Hrivik Pro 7.0 D
3. Brandon Mashinter Pro 6.0 C
4. Jason Wilson Pro 5.0 D

Centers

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Steven Fogarty NCAA 7.0 D
2. Cristoval Nieves NCAA 6.5 C
3. Michael St. Croix CHL 6.5 C
4. Oscar Lindberg Europe 6.5 C
5. Kyle Jean Pro 6.5 C
6. Andrew Yogan Pro 6.5 D
7. Ryan Bourque Pro 6.5 D

Defensemen

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Dylan McIlrath Pro 7.0 B
2. Brady Skjei NCAA 7.0 C
3. Conor Allen Pro 6.5 C
4. Calle Andersson Europe 6.5 D
5. Tommy Hughes Pro 6.5 D
6. Samuel Noreau CHL 6.0 C
7. Jyri Niemi Pro 6.0 D

Graduations, trades leave New York Rangers prospect pool shallow at some positions

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Brady Skjei - New York Rangers

Photo: Selected 28th overall in the 2012 NHL Draft, defenseman Brady Skjei could be the next in an ever growing line of talented, mobile Rangers defensemen. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

After several years with a very strong group of prospects, the New York Rangers have graduated a lot of home-grown talent to the NHL team. The system remains strong defensively, but the only potential star in the system is winger Chris Kreider. Organizational depth in goaltending remains a weakness, with only Jason Missiaen and Scott Stajcer among the netminding prospects.

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New York Rangers 2012 draft review

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Photo: Cristoval "Boo" Nieves was one of only four players drafted by the New York Rangers in 2012. (Ian Altenbaugh/HF)

 

The successful rebuild of the New York Rangers has been based on the identity of speed, grittiness, and character. Eleven of the roster players have developed in the system, and the Rangers are not afraid to promote young players at any time of the year. Although the point of having a system through which prospects develop is to graduate them to the NHL roster, sustained success can leave a system needing replenishment.

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New York Rangers 2012 draft preview

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Photo: Drafted 15th overall in 2011, forward J.T. Miller was impressive in his first year of OHL play, managing 62 points in 61 regular season games. (CHL Images)

 

Of the 28 players currently listed on the New York Rangers' roster, 10 are former Blueshirts' draft selections, and two (Ryan McDonagh and Tim Erixon) were obtained by the team through trade prior to the beginning their professional careers. One additional player, Dan Girardi, was signed as a free agent after a year of playing with the Rangers' AHL affiliate. Thirteen of the 28 players on New York's current roster are therefore homegrown, making the NHL Draft the primary source of NHL players for the team.

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2012 was banner year for New York Rangers prospects

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Winger Carl Hagelin

Photo: Though he started the 2011-12 season in the AHL, two-way winger Carl Hagelin finished it in the NHL on a line with stars Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik. (Jeanine Leech/Icon SMI)

 

The New York Rangers' prospects had an excellent season, as the fruits of the changes in drafting philosophy continue to bear fruit. The awards include three first round selections and two picks from the 2011 entry draft.

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Hockey’s Future Organizational Rankings, Spring 2012: 11-20

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Below is the middle third of Hockey's Future NHL Organizational rankings as voted by the Hockey's Future staff. To determine the ranking, each team's entire prospect pool was taken into consideration. For reference, just the top five prospects are listed. To be eligible, a prospect must meet HF's prospect criteria. The rankings are done twice each season, in the fall and spring.

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Top Prospects

  1. Chris Kreider
  2. J.T. Miller
  3. Dylan McIlrath
  4. Jesper Fasth
  5. Christian Thomas
  6. Brady Skjei
  7. Cristoval Nieves
  8. Oscar Lindberg
  9. Michael St. Croix
  1. Cam Talbot
  2. Marek Hrivik
  3. Steven Fogarty
  4. Kyle Jean
  5. Conor Allen
  6. Tommy Hughes
  7. Calle Andersson
  8. Andrew Yogan
  9. Scott Stajcer

Notable Prospects

  1. Ryan Bourque
  2. Michael Kantor
  3. Brandon Mashinter
  4. Jason Missiaen
  1. Josh Nicholls
  2. Jyri Niemi
  3. Samuel Noreau
  4. Thomas Spelling
  5. Jason Wilson
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