Prospect Info: 2023-2024 Rangers Prospects Thread (Prospect Stats in Post #1; Updated 05.22.2024)

[SnowblindNYR]

No.

Not at the time of the draft but it's hard to see either being more than complimentary pieces.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Not at the time of the draft but it's hard to see either being more than complimentary pieces.

And Perreault is at least 3 years away from even being an NHL regular. A lot can happen in that time. Yeah, he can reach his potential and be a 1st line player but that was true for Lafrenière and Kakko at the same age as well.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Not at the time of the draft but it's hard to see either being more than complimentary pieces.

Both are NHLers though. Gabe is still soo young, and truthfully I don’t think he could manage an NHL shift at 18 with his size, Laf and Kakko did.

In a couple years, i think Gabe could pass one or both of them, but that is speculation at this time.

 

[nyr2k2]

No.

I think his upside now is greater than the upside for either of them based on where they are currently. Of course, his floor is also still that of a bust, so there's a trade off.

In the old HF ratings, Laf would be like a 7.0C at this point and Kakko like a 6.5B or something. Perreault would probably be like an 8.5F, LOL.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Has Othmann been playing exclusively RW?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Has Othmann been playing exclusively RW?

A bit of both. When he's with Berard, he's on the left, when he's with Edström, he's on the right.

Knoblauch has mixed up the lines regularly early in the season but Othmann seems to be getting his chances on either side.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

A bit of both. When he's with Berard, he's on the left, when he's with Edström, he's on the right.

Knoblauch has mixed up the lines regularly early in the season but Othmann seems to be getting his chances on either side.

Has he looked best at his natural LW? Where have his points come from?

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Has he looked best at his natural LW? Where have his points come from?

Othmann's points have always come from both sides. The whole LW vs RW-thing is overblown. It really only affects how a winger plays in his own zone. When you're on your off-wing, you have to use your backhand a lot in the D-zone and some players struggle more with that than others.

Othmann, but also Cuylle, Kakko, Berard and Sýkora are quite versatile having played both sides for long stints throughout their careers.

What matters most for Othmann, is who he plays with. Not whether he's playing RW or LW.

 

[Fitzy]

Both are NHLers though. Gabe is still soo young, and truthfully I don’t think he could manage an NHL shift at 18 with his size, Laf and Kakko did.

In a couple years, i think Gabe could pass one or both of them, but that is speculation at this time.

Kaki's first season here I'd argue he wasn't ready for an NHL shift based on fitness.

He'd often end his shift early incredibly gassed after 30-35 seconds. And in a shift where he never really skated hard.

Had the Rangers been less of a tie fire in terms of depth, he should have played most of that first season in the AHL.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Kaki's first season here I'd argue he wasn't ready for an NHL shift based on fitness.

He'd often end his shift early incredibly gassed after 30-35 seconds. And in a shift where he never really skated hard.

Had the Rangers been less of a tie fire in terms of depth, he should have played most of that first season in the AHL.

Stamina wise you are right, he was gassed early. I guess I was thinking more size, he was able to play in that WC and dominate vs NHLers. Got me so excited...sigh

 

[NYR Viper]

Kaki's first season here I'd argue he wasn't ready for an NHL shift based on fitness.

He'd often end his shift early incredibly gassed after 30-35 seconds. And in a shift where he never really skated hard.

Had the Rangers been less of a tie fire in terms of depth, he should have played most of that first season in the AHL.

He really should have been sent down to the AHL for the majority of his first season. The same could be said for Lafreniere...

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

He really should have been sent down to the AHL for the majority of his first season. The same could be said for Lafreniere...

Lafrenière would have been AHL eligible under the COVID exemption if he was drafted out of the OHL. Unfortunately for us, the QMJHL continued play in 2020-21. That kinda screwed us.

 

[romba]

Laf wasn’t gassed his first year but was definitely 2 steps behind mentally and physically, also could have used some time cooking in the A, but I would be one of the first to argue against that back then- can’t embarrass the franchise by sending our 1st overall down

 

[kovazub94]

He really should have been sent down to the AHL for the majority of his first season. The same could be said for Lafreniere...

When being a top pick (or close) is maybe more of a curse…

 

[cwede]

I wonder what happened with Simon Kjellberg. He was set to play his final year at Northern Michigan and then disappeared from the roster without a peep. His brother, Joel, was also committed to NMU for 24-25, and it looks like he may have decommitted.

Joel's future plans now known

 

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[bhamill]

Watching BC/Maine. Fortescue plays a physical game. He can also skate and isn’t afraid to join the rush. He looks good out there.

 

[rangersfansince08]

Watching BC/Maine. Fortescue plays a physical game. He can also skate and isn’t afraid to join the rush. He looks good out there.

Is he a LD or RD?

 

[GAGLine]

Is he a LD or RD?

LD

Gabe just got the primary assist on the PP to make it 1-1

 

[rangersfansince08]

LD

Gabe just got the primary assist on the PP to make it 1-1

Good
and
Good

 

[bhamill]

Is he a LD or RD?

He’s playing LD.

LD

Gabe just got the primary assist on the PP to make it 1-1

Yup. Was just going to post about Gabe. Heady, unselfish play.

 

[GAGLine]

Great play by Gabe to set up Smith for a breakaway, but the goalie made a good save.

 

[bhamill]

Great play by Gabe to set up Smith for a breakaway, but the goalie made a good save.

GP would have a goal and two assists already if not for stellar goaltending.

 

[GAGLine]

GP would have a goal and two assists already if not for stellar goaltending.

Josh Nadeau is a hell of a player. Every bit as dynamic as his brother. I know he's undersized, but I can't believe no one drafted him.

 

[rangersfansince08]

Josh Nadeau is a hell of a player. Every bit as dynamic as his brother. I know he's undersized, but I can't believe no one drafted him.

Sounds like we should take a chance on him