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Any UDFA this season that can step in the next few years like a Tanner Jeannot and Yanni Gourde types??? Same type of gritty style of forward.
 
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RangersFan1994 said:
Any UDFA this season that can step in the next few years like a Tanner Jeannot and Yanni Gourde types??? Same type of gritty style of forward.
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Hampus Eriksson C/LW 6'6, 212. Undrafted, playing for Northern Michigan.
Not sure how physical he plays but is said to be pretty good at winning faceoffs. I can't say I'm familiar enough with him in terms of physical play and grittiness or how his game could translate at the NHL level. Looks like if he makes it it would be in the bottom 6 in a defensive role.
Ben Meyers 5'11, 220. I see him listed as a forward. Univ. Minnesota. From what I've found on him so far, good skater with some offensive skills with a strong 2 way game. He attended the Bruins Development camp, is currently with the USA olympic team and has been Captain in Minnesota.
Marc McLaughlin 6'0, 202. Boston College Captain. He's also worn the 'C' with Cushing Academy and Cedar Rapids (USHL). Scouting report says he has a good shot, good at faceoffs and could play in different situations but does well in a defensive role. He also attended Bruins development camp so I'm not sure whether or not he signs there or if the Rangers or himself are interested.
Maxim 'Max' Andreev. C (L) 6'0, 185. Cornell. Good at faceoffs and isn't shy of physical play. It looks like he's been the top line centre, like the players mentioned I can't say what his intentions are or how he'd do in the NHL, maybe 2nd line potential down the road or bottom 6 in the right environment.
I know even less about Mitchell Mattson. C (L), 6'4, 192. Drafted by Calgary in the 5th round in 2016 and remains unsigned.
There's more out there I'm sure, some get more hype than others and some fly under the radar. PTO's and NHL/AHL/Euro UFAs are other options depending on who's out there.
 
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brachyrynchos said:
Hampus Eriksson C/LW 6'6, 212. Undrafted, playing for Northern Michigan.
Not sure how physical he plays but is said to be pretty good at winning faceoffs. I can't say I'm familiar enough with him in terms of physical play and grittiness or how his game could translate at the NHL level. Looks like if he makes it it would be in the bottom 6 in a defensive role.
Ben Meyers 5'11, 220. I see him listed as a forward. Univ. Minnesota. From what I've found on him so far, good skater with some offensive skills with a strong 2 way game. He attended the Bruins Development camp, is currently with the USA olympic team and has been Captain in Minnesota.
Marc McLaughlin 6'0, 202. Boston College Captain. He's also worn the 'C' with Cushing Academy and Cedar Rapids (USHL). Scouting report says he has a good shot, good at faceoffs and could play in different situations but does well in a defensive role. He also attended Bruins development camp so I'm not sure whether or not he signs there or if the Rangers or himself are interested.
Maxim 'Max' Andreev. C (L) 6'0, 185. Cornell. Good at faceoffs and isn't shy of physical play. It looks like he's been the top line centre, like the players mentioned I can't say what his intentions are or how he'd do in the NHL, maybe 2nd line potential down the road or bottom 6 in the right environment.
I know even less about Mitchell Mattson. C (L), 6'4, 192. Drafted by Calgary in the 5th round in 2016 and remains unsigned.
There's more out there I'm sure, some get more hype than others and some fly under the radar. PTO's and NHL/AHL/Euro UFAs are other options depending on who's out there.
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Faceoff help and center help is a big need in the organization. Winning faceoffs is a need. Rangers aren’t that good at it. Morgan Barron is good but yet haven’t played him much recently. I can see the Rangers target any of these players. I hope they consider to do so. Especially if they plan to trade a prospect or 2 at the deadline.
 
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My top 10

1. Juraj Slafkovsky
2. David Jiricek
3. Shane Wright
4. Matt Savoie
5. Denton Mateychuk
6. Brad Lambert
7. Marco Kasper
8. Simon Nemec
9. Lian Bichsel
10. Isaac Howard

At our projected pick (#27) here’s some guys I’d be interested in that we may have the opportunity to select. I expect a few of these guys to be off the board by our pick but they’re all in range as of now on McKenzie’s most recent list. I also expect our pick to be a bit higher

1. Denton Mateychuk
2. Marco Kasper
3. Lian Bichsel
4. Liam Ohgren
5. Owen Beck
6. Rutger McGroarty
7. Cutter Gauthier
8. Liam Arnsby
 
Lays said:
My top 10

1. Juraj Slafkovsky
2. David Jiricek
3. Shane Wright
4. Matt Savoie
5. Denton Mateychuk
6. Brad Lambert
7. Marco Kasper
8. Simon Nemec
9. Lian Bichsel
10. Isaac Howard

At our projected pick (#27) here’s some guys I’d be interested in that we may have the opportunity to select. I expect a few of these guys to be off the board by our pick but they’re all in range as of now on McKenzie’s most recent list. I also expect our pick to be a bit higher

1. Denton Mateychuk
2. Marco Kasper
3. Lian Bichsel
4. Liam Ohgren
5. Owen Beck
6. Rutger McGroarty
7. Cutter Gauthier
8. Liam Arnsby
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Seen a lot of Mateychuk this season as he plays with Korczak for Moose Jaw. It's a slippery slope for me at least, favouring players I've seen more of, like Gavin Hayes (Flint), Mateychuk and Firkus (Moose Jaw) most notably.

With how much influence JD jr has, I fully expect us to pick a kid from major juniors.
 
Lays said:
My top 10

1. Juraj Slafkovsky
2. David Jiricek
3. Shane Wright
4. Matt Savoie
5. Denton Mateychuk
6. Brad Lambert
7. Marco Kasper
8. Simon Nemec
9. Lian Bichsel
10. Isaac Howard

At our projected pick (#27) here’s some guys I’d be interested in that we may have the opportunity to select. I expect a few of these guys to be off the board by our pick but they’re all in range as of now on McKenzie’s most recent list. I also expect our pick to be a bit higher

1. Denton Mateychuk
2. Marco Kasper
3. Lian Bichsel
4. Liam Ohgren
5. Owen Beck
6. Rutger McGroarty
7. Cutter Gauthier
8. Liam Arnsby
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Just curious, but what makes you rank Howard as your top player from this USNTDP crop? I love the player, but I’m also a huge fan of Cooley and Nazar
 
As someone who doesn't follow drafts too closely, I thought Shane Wright was a runaway #1 pick this year? Have the other guys caught up to him, or has he taken a bit of a step back?
 
Wondering what will happen to this years draft class in terms of Russian Prospects? There's a handful that were likely to go in the first round of the 2022 entry draft. Ivan Miroshnichenko, Danila Yurov, Alexander Perevalov, Gleb Trikozov.

Would think at some point travel will be interrupted between Russian and the US. Are teams going to use a pick to get a player they might not be able to even get into the country?
 
DudMan28 said:
As someone who doesn't follow drafts too closely, I thought Shane Wright was a runaway #1 pick this year? Have the other guys caught up to him, or has he taken a bit of a step back?
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He's definitely not taken off offensively as was perhaps expected given his rookie year, but iirc he's also been injured. Should be the odds-on favorite to go 1OA but he's no Bedard or McDavid
 
If you’re the Ranger’s G.M. at the 20222 NHL draft in Montreal and Shane Wright, Matthew Savoie, Logan Cooley, Danila Yurov, Joakim Kemell, Ivan Mirochnichenko, Brad Lambert, Juraj Slafkovsky, Rutger McGroarty, Conor Geekie, Frank Nazar, Marco Kasper, Noah Ostlund, Nathan Gaucher, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Filip Mesar, Filip Bystedt, Jimmy Snuggerud, Jack Hughes are all off the board when you pick. Also gone are defensemen Denton Mateychuk, Seamus Casey, David Jiricek, Ryan Chesley and Simon Nemec
Pavel Mintyukov is still available. Do you draft him? Someone Else? Trade down or trade the pick for a 2023 1st and an additional draft pick?
Keep in mind your holding two, 2nd round picks this draft.
 
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If you’re the Ranger’s G.M. at the 20222 NHL draft in Montreal and Shane Wright, Matthew Savoie, Logan Cooley, Danila Yurov, Joakim Kemell, Ivan Mirochnichenko, Brad Lambert, Juraj Slafkovsky, Rutger McGroarty, Conor Geekie, Frank Nazar, Marco Kasper, Noah Ostlund, Nathan Gaucher, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Filip Mesar, Filip Bystedt, Jimmy Snuggerud, Jack Hughes are all off the board when you pick.
Pavel Mintyukov is still available. Do you draft him? Someone Else? Trade down or trade the pick for a 2023 1st and an additional draft pick?
Keep in mind your holding two, 2nd round picks this draft.
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Jump out of my seat as Simon Nemec's somehow fallen to our pick
 
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Sorry I will have to go back and edit. I purposely didn’t list LW’s and D-men that were higher rated than Minty. I see now how it didn’t represent the quandary I was going for.
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Nathan Gaucher is the guy I like, based on his scouting reports.
 
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If you’re the Ranger’s G.M. at the 20222 NHL draft in Montreal and Shane Wright, Matthew Savoie, Logan Cooley, Danila Yurov, Joakim Kemell, Ivan Mirochnichenko, Brad Lambert, Juraj Slafkovsky, Rutger McGroarty, Conor Geekie, Frank Nazar, Marco Kasper, Noah Ostlund, Nathan Gaucher, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Filip Mesar, Filip Bystedt, Jimmy Snuggerud, Jack Hughes are all off the board when you pick. Also gone are defensemen Denton Mateychuk, Seamus Casey, David Jiricek, Ryan Chesley and Simon Nemec
Pavel Mintyukov is still available. Do you draft him? Someone Else? Trade down or trade the pick for a 2023 1st and an additional draft pick?
Keep in mind your holding two, 2nd round picks this draft.
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Pick the best player, don't reach for positional need.
 
ramp5 said:
When you pick, Nathan Gaucher has already been selected.
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Oh sorry. I didn't see his name there. Chris Peters has Mintyukov at 15th in his latest rankings. If we are going BPA, he'd probably be a good choice, but definitely not a need. Cutter Gauthier might be another value pick.

I really want a center, one who has some grit and defensive game, but can score enough to fit on the 2nd line. Not easy to find.
 
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GAGLine said:
Oh sorry. I didn't see his name there. Chris Peters has Mintyukov at 15th in his latest rankings. If we are going BPA, he'd probably be a good choice, but definitely not a need. Cutter Gauthier might be another value pick.

I really want a center, one who has some grit and defensive game, but can score enough to fit on the 2nd line. Not easy to find.
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Same here. Not a fan of the BPA this draft for us. If we can’t address a need there or think it will be available later, trade down.
 
Amazing Kreiderman said:
Rangers have no need to trade down. We already have two 2nd round picks and we are way past the stage of drafting quantity over quality. If anything, use a 2nd to trade UP.
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Yeah, that sounds like a good idea, if we still have 1sts and 2nds left after the trade deadline.
 
GAGLine said:
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea, if we still have 1sts and 2nds left after the trade deadline.
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Of course it depends on what we do at the trade deadline. But with how the situation is now, (which is all we have to go off), the Rangers gain nothing by trading down and adding a third pick in the 2nd round.

For argument's sake: If we trade our 1st away, I rather trade back into the 1st round than have 2 picks in the 2nd.
 
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