Prospect Info: 2024-2025 Rangers Prospects Thread (Prospect Stats and Info in Post #1; Updated 3.27.25)

[GAGLine]

I think if he wants to jump Fortescue signs. He's played two world's made one NCAA final (this year is pending) and would be coming back to a team that is not likely to be as good without Leonard and Perrault.

Hagens could be gone too.

Lamb let him stay one more year. The hope is he can develop into a competent sidekick who can hit 20 goals as unlikely as that is.

I think they try to sign him. His drop off in the 2nd half might have been due to changes in usage.

He had 20 points in the first 20 games, with 9 of those points coming on the man advantage. In the final 18 games, not only did he not have any points on the PP, but he only had 2 shots total on the PP.

I don't have access to a TOI breakdown, but just based on that, it looks like he lost his spot on the #1 PP. Maybe someone who has actually watched him can speak to that.

At even strength, he had 10 points in the first 20 games (the other point was SH). In the final 18 games, he had 5 points at even strength.

In the first 20 games, he had at least 1 shot on goal in every game and a total of 59 shots. In the last 18 games, he had zero shots on goal in 8 games and a total of 21 shots. 7 of those shots came in the Jan 4th game, his 21st game of the season. So, it seems like something changed after that game. Maybe he was moved to a lower line at even strength and didn't produce as much as a result.

Again, I don't have the breakdown of TOI to see who his linemates were, but that is a drastic change in production. His overall TOI doesn't seem to be that different from earlier in the year. That's just based on looking at the TOI for every game. I haven't averaged it out for both periods. There could be a bit of a drop off in overall ice time.

All of that is to suggest that he's better than he showed in the second half, but we'll see what the Rangers decide, and what Brody himself decides.

 

[cwede]

then we'll wait on Fortescue and Lamb ...
Karpa is also a senior but the best I could see for him is an straight ATO.

... I think if he wants to jump Fortescue signs. He's played two world's made one NCAA final (this year is pending) and would be coming back to a team that is not likely to be as good ... I agree with you that Fortescue probably can handle the transition to AHL. If Fortescue joins Dorrington that will be a significant change for the Hartford defense. Scanlin, Fitzgerald and Mackey are signed for next year. If Fortescue signs it would be nice if he brings his cousin, Holy Cross free agent right wing Liam MacLinsky with him.

Karpa I think the organization is just going to let walk.
Perrault and Fortescue probably come together is my guess.
Lamb let him stay one more year.

i have a feeling they sign both Lamb and Fortescue,
Lamb will be turning 22 with 3 B10 and NCAAs experience; and re Fort see Ric above

Along with Vaisanen, Laba and Dorrington, they fill out the young emerging cohort in the pipeline alongside this and last season's rookies.

This Pack team's mediocre season has to signal more changes needed

 

[eco's bones]

We got our wish. Excellent. He's a project at this point and because he's big an physical the expectations are he'll be the next Beukeboom as soon as this fall. Let him play a full year in th AHL and get more man strength.

My hope is that he's a meaner and more durable version of Lindgren.

Beukeboom was 6'5. Looks like Dorrington is 6'2. Beukeboom also came out of the OHL at a time when guys dropped the gloves all the time. So I'm not sure I'd exactly be looking for Dorrington to be a Beukeboom. At the moment with K'Andre a restricted and probably getting a longer term deal and with Soucy with one year left and Vaakanainen recently signed and who knows maybe they re-sign Jones I'm not seeing Dorrington making the Rangers next year. I'm thinking he'll play at least most of next year in Hartford.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

It’s not a tryout, he’s now a professional.

His ELC doesn't kick in until July 1st. To play for the Wolf Pack this season, he needs to sign an ATO.

 

[eco's bones]

NCAA tournament brackets finalized. First round is:

1. Boston College (Perreault, Fortescue) vs. 22. Bentley U
2. Michigan St. U vs. 17. Cornell U
3. Maine U vs. 13. Penn St U
4. Western Michigan U (Henricks) vs 14. Minnesota St. U
5. Minnesota U (Lamb) vs. 11. U Massachusetts Amherst
6. UConn vs. 12. Quinnipiac U
7. Boston U vs. 10. Ohio St U
8. Providence College vs. 9. Denver U

15. Michigan U 16. Arizona St. U 18. North Dakota U (EJ Emery's season ends) 19. U Massachusetts Lowell and 20. Clarkson U don't make the cut.

Some of the undrafted free agents we've been talking about have decisions to make---some still have college eligibility though.

Luke Haymes--Dartmouth College
Jack Stockfish and Liam McLinskey--Holy Cross
TJ Hughes--Michigan U
Jack Williams and Dylan Hryckowian--Northeastern U
Noah Beck--Arizona St U

 

[28]

His ELC doesn't kick in until July 1st. To play for the Wolf Pack this season, he needs to sign an ATO.

Thanks, I did see earlier that his ELC begins next season. It all makes sense (to me) now.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Thanks, I did see earlier that his ELC begins next season. It all makes sense (to me) now.

Also, to clarify: The reason it's an ATO, is because he is not a pro hockey player yet. If he was already playing pro hockey, it would be a PTO. The differences between the two are negligible at this stage of the season though.

 

[n8]

 

[eco's bones]

i have a feeling they sign both Lamb and Fortescue,
Lamb will be turning 22 with 3 B10 and NCAAs experience; and re Fort see Ric above

Along with Vaisanen, Laba and Dorrington, they fill out the young emerging cohort in the pipeline alongside this and last season's rookies.

This Pack team's mediocre season has to signal more changes needed

There are positives and negatives to the Wolfpack season.

On the negative side Louis Domingue has not had a very good year. He's 7-20-1 with a 3.32 GAA and an .896 save % and I think that's factored largely into the down year. I think it's also hard when you don't really have a power play capable defenseman on your roster. Two guys have hit 20 points for the Packs D this year--Robertson with 23 and Mackey with 20. Losing Bo Groulx--arguably their best veteran forward to injury a month or so back has not helped nor Berard and Othmann moving up to the Rangers. That is 3 key offensive players.

On the other hand I think Roobroeck, Chmelar, McConnell-Barker successfully made the jump from CHL/college programs to the AHL. I wouldn't necessarily say they'll be pushing for NHL jobs in the fall but they have a foundation to build from and should all improve next year. Sykora also improved in his second year as did Berard and Othmann who are showcasing in the NHL. So we've had some pretty good development for our young forward prospects. Dylan Garand has also had a pretty good third year---18-8-6 with a 2.70GAA and .914 save % and 3 shutouts. Laba and Dorrington coming in late in the season should help both when next year starts. We'll get a better idea I think on Brisson too.

Of the vets Belzile, Blidh have been good and Mackey and Ruhwedel steady on defense. Groulx was doing pretty well before his injury. Sucese has had a fairly strong second half. I've never understood what Leschyshyn brings. Both Gallant and Laviolette have had him up but what this guy does besides not produce enough and be on the ice when the other teams score.....that's pretty much what I've been seeing anyway. He's a -32 in 60 games with 84 shots on goal 12 goals and 23 points. The production numbers would be okay (definitely not great) for an AHL 3rd liner. That big of a minus player tells me he's not great defensively. I really don't see the positives.

 

[Ranger Ric]

Jackson Dorrington Signs NHL Entry-Level Contract with New York Rangers

Earlier this week, junior defenseman Jackson Dorrington became the second player from the 2024-25 team to sign an NHL contract as he signed an entry-level contract with the New York Rangers. The Ra…

northeasternhockeyblog.com

 

[Overcast]

NCAA playoffs began today, BC plays Bentley tomorrow at 2pm. Minnesota (Lamb) plays Massachusetts in like 15 minutes. If Minnesota wins, they play Western Michigan on Saturday. Single elimination again so whoever loses is done for the season.

 

[Overcast]

Lamb with a goal in the last minute of the 1st straight off a faceoff! Takes the faceoff, gets his own loose puck and just rips one top shelf

 

[JCProdigy]

Already one big upset in the tourney with Cornell beating Michigan State.

Perrault and Fortescue probably come together is my guess.

It doesn't mean much but he wasn't one of the ones who lingered on the ice (like Perreault and Leonard) after their last home game. I'm torn on whether he should make the jump. Don't think there is any rush with him either.

As an aside, @GAGLine you mentioned Hagens leaving BC next year after he's drafted. Honestly think that would be a really bad move for him and his drafting team. Having watched the BC team all year, I think he has a lot to improve on and best place to be for him would be BC.

 

[Overcast]

Minnesota's season ends 5-4 in OT. Minny player was streaking up center ice from his own hash marks, gets double teamed and is pretty blatantly tripped but there's no call, UMass takes the puck back the other way and scores. Pretty shitty way to go out.

 

[noncents]

Minnesota's season ends 5-4 in OT. Minny player was streaking up center ice from his own hash marks, gets double teamed and is pretty blatantly tripped but there's no call, UMass takes the puck back the other way and scores. Pretty shitty way to go out.

brody lamb, come on down. perfect middle 6 prospect

 

[eco's bones]

Michigan State's Karsten Dorwart---one of the highest profile undrafted will probably be the next major free agent to sign.

Boston College against Bentley U this afternoon. If BC wins that the next team for them will be Cornell U then. If they beat Cornell U they would be in the final 4.

 

[GAGLine]

As an aside, @GAGLine you mentioned Hagens leaving BC next year after he's drafted. Honestly think that would be a really bad move for him and his drafting team. Having watched the BC team all year, I think he has a lot to improve on and best place to be for him would be BC.

It's certainly possible he goes back, but the team won't be nearly as good next year. Yes, he could probably benefit from another year there. He could also benefit from a year in the AHL. Either way, I don't know how much of an impact his decision will have on Fortescue's, if any.

Boston College against Bentley U this afternoon. If BC wins that the next team for them will be Cornell U then. If they beat Cornell U they would be in the final 4.

Cornell plays BU tomorrow. If BC wins, they play the winner of Providence/Denver:

2025 Division I Men's Ice Hockey Official Bracket | NCAA.com

The official 2025 College Men's Ice Hockey Bracket for Division I. Includes a printable bracket and links to buy NCAA championship tickets.

www.ncaa.com

 

[cwede]

Boston College against Bentley U this afternoon. If BC wins that the next team for them will be Cornell U then. If they beat Cornell U they would be in the final 4.

Actually teams don't cross brackets this round -
Cornell and BU won in Toledo yesterday, and will meet there tomorrow

BC is in Manchester today, and if they win,
on Sunday at Manchester
they'd play winner of other Manchester game: Providence<Denver

 

[cwede]

i tuned into W.Michigan game occasionally throughout the game
But I ever noticed Henricks

so i checked the box score this morning
per box score (link below) he played just more than 9 minutes, with 2 shots
fewer TOI than every other player dressed, for either team,
except for his teammate Lemyre the 13th F [w only ~ 3 minutes]

College Hockey Boxscore

Western Michigan vs. Minnesota State - Thursday, March 27, 2025

www.collegehockeynews.com

actually, not surprising, for a unheralded freshman on a top team,
but of course I was hoping to get to check out his game

 

[eco's bones]

It's certainly possible he goes back, but the team won't be nearly as good next year. Yes, he could probably benefit from another year there. He could also benefit from a year in the AHL. Either way, I don't know how much of an impact his decision will have on Fortescue's, if any.

Cornell plays BU tomorrow. If BC wins, they play the winner of Providence/Denver:

2025 Division I Men's Ice Hockey Official Bracket | NCAA.com

The official 2025 College Men's Ice Hockey Bracket for Division I. Includes a printable bracket and links to buy NCAA championship tickets.

www.ncaa.com

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Thanks for the clarification.

 

[eco's bones]

i tuned into W.Michigan game occasionally throughout the game
But I ever noticed Henricks

so i checked the box score this morning
per box score (link below) he played just more than 9 minutes, with 2 shots
fewer TOI than every other player dressed, for either team,
except for his teammate Lemyre the 13th F [w only ~ 3 minutes]

College Hockey Boxscore

Western Michigan vs. Minnesota State - Thursday, March 27, 2025

www.collegehockeynews.com

actually, not surprising, for a unheralded freshman on a top team,
but of course I was hoping to get to check out his game

I think Henricks has done pretty well though this year. He's a big guy who skates well but he's a project. A 7 goal 12 point freshman season is fine. He can build off of that and he's on a really good team.

 

[Fitzy]

I think Henricks has done pretty well though this year. He's a big guy who skates well but he's a project. A 7 goal 12 point freshman season is fine. He can build off of that and he's on a really good team.

Yeah he's not 'on the radar' yet but we certainly shouldn't write him off.

There's not a lot overtly negative to say about the 2023 draft class so far. (2022 is pretty good so far too minus Barba and Karpa) They're all pretty much at or beating expectations. 2024 on the other hand...

 

[Overcast]

Gabe puts BC up 1-0 with about 4 minutes left in the 1st

And makes a beauty of a play on an almost-goal. Kid's feeling it right now

 

[Ranger Ric]

Michigan State's Karsten Dorwart---one of the highest profile undrafted will probably be the next major free agent to sign.

Boston College against Bentley U this afternoon. If BC wins that the next team for them will be Cornell U then. If they beat Cornell U they would be in the final 4.

On today's 32 Thoughts podcast Elliottee Friedman said that Dorwart probably was going to the Flyers.

 

[cwede]

On today's 32 Thoughts podcast Elliottee Friedman said that Dorwart probably was going to the Flyers.

apparently confirmed

Confirmed Signing with Link: - [PHI] F Karsen Dorwart signs ELC with the Flyers (2 years, $975k AAV)

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