Perhaps it was a glimpse into the New York Rangers future Friday night at XL Center in Hartford. Three Rangers prospects, including two of their most important, combined to score five goals in the Hartford Wolf Pack’s 6-5 win in their home opener against the Springfield Thunderbirds.
The ultimate goal of any NHL player is to hoist the Stanley Cup. However, there is another trophy that is pretty great to lift when the playoffs end. We’re talking about the Conn Smythe Trophy, which goes to the postseason’s most valuable player.
New York Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury has announced that the club has signed forward Jaroslav Chmelar to a three-year, entry-level contract.