One position the Rangers might like to improve on is their wing depth, specifically in the form of power forwards. New York boasts a handful of gnat-sized forwards that possess bundles of talent, but could struggle to match up against bigger NHL players. There are a few players that could be available at pick #28 that bring size and skill and may catch the Rangers’ eyes.
Just a reminder, all 2012 draft prospect reviews can be found on our Draft Coverage page.
Tom Wilson
Position: RW Height: 6’4″ Weight: 200
The book on J.T. Miller’s Plymouth teammate is pretty simply: scouts are pretty much unanimously convinced that he’ll make it to the NHL, the question is whether he’ll be a bottom-six role player, or a stud power forward. Wilson’s physical game is tremendous, he’s one of the most ferocious hitters available in the draft and he has a fairly well rounded game. He’s battled through some serious adversity in coming back from various injuries over the last couple of seasons. Th
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