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October 08, 2009 by
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Experience has taught us that while being cut is rough for New York Ranger prospects but being a 20 year old cut and sent back to the juniors is the toughest. Last season we watched Tysen Dowzak struggle for close to half a season before turning his season around.This season Sam Klassen...
Bork Bork Bork
October 07, 2009 by
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They may have been exhibition games when you score 4 goals in back to back games you get our attention as New York Ranger 2007 6th round pick Carl Hagelin did. When you toss in that in both games Hagelin scored the game winning goals and you have our Prospect of the Week for the week...
Hello Hagelin
October 04, 2009 by
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Tonight's StarThe 2007 NHL Entry Draft has been almost a total disaster for the New York Rangers; first round pick Alexi Cherepanov passed away, second round pick Antoine Lafleur failed to develop and seventh round pick David Skokan bolted to Europe rather than play in Charlotte...
This Was Not Pretty (Well Most of It)
October 03, 2009 by
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It was a not so good night as 11 New York Ranger prospects took to the ice on Saturday night and the record for the night was 3-8 (2 losses in overtime) but the production was 4-4 with most of it coming from 3 players.First Star of the NightHe was a free agent tryout at Traverse City...
Nappy Night
October 03, 2009 by
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It was an extremely quiet Friday night for New York Ranger prospects as 9 prospects could only put up a grand total of 1 goal and 2 assists. In other words nobody stood out so nobody earns a star for the evening.In the QMJHLRyan Bourque (2009 3rd) returned to action after missing 2...
Class is Now In Session
October 02, 2009 by
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This weekend marks the beginning of the 2009-10 for more than just the New York Rangers as Ranger prospects playing in the NCAA will be getting their season underway as well. This season will be a little different as 3 key Ranger prospects will be playing NCAA hockey and it will be...
A Strange Day
October 01, 2009 by
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There really was prospect hockey on Wednesday evening instead of turning this into Prospect Doctor, Prospect 90210 or Prospect Law and Order.Ethan Werek (2009 2nd) and his Kingston Frontenacs have taken an early lead in the Eastern Conference after a hard fought 4-3 road win over the...
Ryan Bourque Injured And Prospect of The Week Too
September 30, 2009 by
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Breaking News: Le Journal de Quebec reported that New York Ranger's 2009 3rd round pick Ryan Bourque suffered a concussion last Saturday evening and is out at the least until Friday. Bourque who plays for the Quebec Remparts in the QMJHL missed Tuesday'sIn the story here (translated...
How About Some Pictures?
September 29, 2009 by
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Nothing really going on except the Owen Sound Attack named Scott Stajcer (2009 5th) as their goalie of the month.From the Attack Press Release:Goalie of the MonthSophomore goaltender Scott Stajcer has been named the Attack’s goalie of the month for September. After missing the first...
Enjoying a Day Like This
September 28, 2009 by
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People at times do not understand why covering New York Ranger prospects can be more fun for us than watching the Rangers themselves. When we suggest that if you get a chance to attend a live juniors or NCAA game it is because win or lose you can have a great time at a cost much lower...
It's a Saturday Night And We Ain't Got No Stars
September 26, 2009 by
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Just like it has been for the last couple of years, New York Ranger prospects will have strong Friday games and then struggle on Saturday.Tonight's StarOn Friday Daniel Maggio (2009 6th) showed us his unexpected offensive side and on Saturday we saw the defensive side that we...
A Hat for Mr. Walker
September 25, 2009 by
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First Star of the NightHe was the best leading scorer for the New York Ranger's Traverse City team with a 3-2-5 and would have most likely earned an invite to the main Ranger camp had he been older than 19. The Rangers really had no place for the 6'2 right winger so he was...
A Good and Somewhat Not So Good Night
September 24, 2009 by
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Tonight would have been nice if we could have stuck to Luke Pither scoring his OHL leading 8th goal and 3 game winning goal of the season. But sadly we could not as Pither's Barrie Colts 6-4 win over the Guelph Storm was marred by 35 penalties including 5 different fights.Now we...
Two Stars for the Price of One
September 23, 2009 by
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The 2008-09 season was one of the very best in New York Ranger prospect history but if the first couple of weeks are any indication; then folks we are going to have a whole lot of fun here. How can one not like an evening when only 2 prospects are playing and both wind up earning stars...
Untitled
September 23, 2009 by
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So to celebrate getting the OK to hit the road from his knee surgery, one person who shall remain nameless got himself a case of the flu or a cold.Still there is some good news to report thanks to Paul Krotz, the Manager of Media and Information Services who sent out this press release...
A Sleepy Sunday
September 21, 2009 by
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With just one game on the schedule for Sunday involving Ranger prospects it offers a chance catch our breath after a mostly positive beginning. Getting the game action out of the way as with Craig Cunningham and his Vancouver Giants playing their 3 game in 4 nights improved to 2-1...
The Party Crashers
September 20, 2009 by
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Give the New York Rangers and their scouting staff some serious credit as the players who they invited to attend Traverse City were not just bodies but legit players. In fact 2 of the 3 who did not get contracts took our stars tonight. First Star Friendly advice to the Rangers, do...
These Kids Are Going to Be Alright
September 19, 2009 by
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Friday night was a whole bunch of firsts for 2009 3rd round pick Ryan Bourque as the young left wing made sure he made a huge impact in his first regular season game in the QMJHL. Just one day after being returned to the Quebec Remparts by the Rangers, Bourque was a major factor in...
These Kids Are Going to Be Alright
September 19, 2009 by
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First Star of the NightFriday night was a whole bunch of firsts for 2009 3rd round pick Ryan Bourque as the young left wing made sure he made a huge impact in his first regular season game in the QMJHL. Just one day after being returned to the Quebec Remparts by the Rangers, Bourque...
There is More than Meets the Eye Here
September 18, 2009 by
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This one is going to be long folks so let us get right to it. The first real cuts were made on Thursday afternoon by the New York Rangers and some of the cuts really left us scratching our heads here leaving us wondering if there was more to the who and why cuts were made. If there...
Forget Ocho-Cinco We Got Nueve-Seis
September 16, 2009 by
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Oh why not get the season started with some stars of the night already as if you caught the New York Rangers/New Jersey Devils on Wednesday evening then you saw a lot to like from the kids in this game.First StarIn his first appearance with the Rangers Chad Johnson did not disappoint...
So How Did They Do?
September 16, 2009 by
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Yes it was only one game but when you have a very short time frame to make an impression on the coach then anyone in the lineup for the New York Rangers on Tuesday night needed to come right out smoking. If reports are to be believed then 24 are expected to be cut after tomorrow'...
Times Flies When You Cover Prospects
September 15, 2009 by
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You know it seems like only yesterday Dubi Silverstein talked me into covering New York Ranger prospects but as I get to enter my 6th season of doing this I thought about how cool this really has been. This was supposed to be a "one and done" kind of deal before I started...
Stupid is as Stupid Does
September 13, 2009 by
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John Tortorella on Brandon Dubinsky not at training camp: "It is stupid, I am not going to get into negotiations but it is stupid." My favorite (via Steve Zipay): I thought Glen (Sather) was very honest with Dubi a couple days ago---I was privy to that conversation---as a...
Another Year is Here But
September 11, 2009 by
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On the eve of the 2009-10 New York Ranger's training camp; one can just imagine what is going though the minds of those who are attending this camp. It is a mixture of emotions ranging from nerves to joy but come Saturday when John Tortorella and Mike Sullivan blow the first whistle...
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