Draft R5 #159: Rangers select RD Vittorio "Victor" Mancini (Omaha, NCAA)

[Raspewtin]

mans got lots of tools. skating, stickhandling, size, physicality. he absolutely needs time with the big club in Lindgren's absence.

I was confident he would look good in at least the AHL but I am very pleased with how he's looked here.

 

[noncents]

i wonder if we could see him this year

 

[McSauer]

He already looks better than Trouba and Lindgren. Would take him over either of them even when all D are healthy. Looking forward to see what he does next to Fox and how well he adjusts.

Edit: grammar

 

[ecemleafs]

I knew he was in our system but never paid any attention to him. He looks really good in the very little I've seen of him in this preseason. A big tall dman who can skate and can handle the puck.

 

[mas0764]

Would be a nice boost to have this guy turn into a good player since Robertson isn’t gonna.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Really want to see how he handles the puck in his own end against NHL competition but hes done nothing to hurt his stock in camp.

 

[OTGHockey]

The other thing to consider about Mancini is that he hasn't played much in his career to date, and what we're seeing in terms of his ability is more of an evolution even from when they drafted him.

The offensive side he's shown in these preseason games is even more of a recent development, though certainly encouraging.

I've liked what I've seen of him, and perhaps they give him a cameo to start, but I think it's worth tempering expectations. I certainly don't see him as being obviously better than Lindgren or Trouba yet (and I'm definitely not a fan of Trouba), but he might be a worthy right-side replacement for Trouba next year.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

The other thing to consider about Mancini is that he hasn't played much in his career to date, and what we're seeing in terms of his ability is more of an evolution even from when they drafted him.

The offensive side he's shown in these preseason games is even more of a recent development, though certainly encouraging.

I've liked what I've seen of him, and perhaps they give him a cameo to start, but I think it's worth tempering expectations. I certainly don't see him as being obviously better than Lindgren or Trouba yet (and I'm definitely not a fan of Trouba), but he might be a worthy right-side replacement for Trouba next year.

Oh man, OTG! Brings me backup to like 20 years ago I used to post there but it didn't have quite the volume I like.

 

[RangersFan1994]

This has to be wrong. Mancini doesn't have to go through waivers yet.

Victor Mancini | 2yrs x 870K (NYR)

Vittorio Mancini signed a 2 year, $1,900,000 contract with the New York Rangers on Apr. 2, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $870,000.

capwages.com

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

This has to be wrong. Mancini doesn't have to go through waivers yet.

Victor Mancini | 2yrs x 870K (NYR)

Vittorio Mancini signed a 2 year, $1,900,000 contract with the New York Rangers on Apr. 2, 2024. The contract has a cap hit of $870,000.

capwages.com

Here's an overview of how waiver exemption is calculated.

Mancini signed at age 21. He loses waiver exemption once he plays:

- 80 NHL games, or
- Completes 3 years after signing (July 1st, 2027)

 

[RangersFan1994]

Here's an overview of how waiver exemption is calculated.

Mancini signed at age 22. He loses waiver exemption once he plays:

- 80 NHL games, or
- Completes 3 years after signing (July 1st, 2027)

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So basically he won't play a full season this year, although if he deserves it, he should

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

So basically he won't play a full season this year, although if he deserves it, he should

I doubt he plays enough to hit that mark in his first pro season.

Cuylle (Who has to hit 160) is going to most likely get there unless there are some injuries. He's at 81 now. He needs 79 to lose waiver exemption.

 

[Levitate]

The next Ryan McDonagh?

 

[RangersFan1994]

The next Ryan McDonagh?

Not bad for a mod round pick.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Not bad for a mod round pick.

4th round: Väisänen, Laba
5th round: Berard, Chmelař, Mancini
6th round: Edström, Rempe, Roobroeck

They aren't all going to hit but it's nice to see at least some excitement about our late picks.

 

[RangersFan1994]

4th round: Väisänen, Laba
5th round: Berard, Chmelař, Mancini
6th round: Edström, Rempe, Roobroeck

They aren't all going to hit but it's nice to see at least some excitement about our late picks.

More than the early picks Kakko Robertson etc

 

[McRanger92]

This guy has size, can skate, move the puck and get shots through. Can't wait until he's benched for Lindgren who cant do any of those things.

 

[B17 Apricots]

I actually think Mancini had a better preseason than Schneider. I'm not drawing conclusions from it since it's preseason but it's something I'd note here. The kid was impressive. Schneider is a proven NHLer at this point so there really isn't a comparison yet but at the very least I think we can feel pretty good about potential Tuba replacements in the future.


Glad to eat crow on Mancini so far

 

[chosen]

This guy has size, can skate, move the puck and get shots through. Can't wait until he's benched for Lindgren who cant do any of those things.

Bet he can't bleed like Lindgren.

 

[Levitate]

I actually think Mancini had a better preseason than Schneider. I'm not drawing conclusions from it since it's preseason but it's something I'd note here. The kid was impressive. Schneider is a proven NHLer at this point so there really isn't a comparison yet but at the very least I think we can feel pretty good about potential Tuba replacements in the future.


Glad to eat crow on Mancini so far

Yeah preseason is...preseason and most of the time you can't really take away a lot from a rookie going all out to impress and a "vet" just warming up for the season. I mean, even if the vet like Schneider probably wouldn't say he's just going through the motions, that's kind of what's going on. If you know your job isn't on the line then your goal in preseason is just getting in some icetime and reps and not getting injured. If you're a rookie and know you're auditioning for a job, you're going all out. It's a weird imbalance.

Anyways, not totally joking about Mancini as the next McDonagh, though unlikely he'll reach that #1 defenseman status, but a big mobile defenesman who didn't put up a lot of points in college but turns out to have some skills and is strong defensively....it's intriguing for sure

 

[Rempe73]

I see it man. I see the 1D potential. Maybe not now, but in a couple years

 

[RangersFan1994]

Yeah preseason is...preseason and most of the time you can't really take away a lot from a rookie going all out to impress and a "vet" just warming up for the season. I mean, even if the vet like Schneider probably wouldn't say he's just going through the motions, that's kind of what's going on. If you know your job isn't on the line then your goal in preseason is just getting in some icetime and reps and not getting injured. If you're a rookie and know you're auditioning for a job, you're going all out. It's a weird imbalance.

Anyways, not totally joking about Mancini as the next McDonagh, though unlikely he'll reach that #1 defenseman status, but a big mobile defenesman who didn't put up a lot of points in college but turns out to have some skills and is strong defensively....it's intriguing for sure

McDonagh had 12, 16, 18 points in college and was a 1st round pick for a reason. Mancini had 5, 8 and 10 points in the NCAA big different.

 

[LoveGoons]

He is example of playing to the level of his competition and teammates in college.. the game is a lot easier when you have the ability to to play and play with alot better players..

 

[B17 Apricots]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1845974647428276582

 

[leetch99]

Big , strong, skilled and fast.....hard to find much wrong at this stage . He made some nice offensive moves in the Wing game . He will get tested and he will make mistakes....that will happen but it is part of the learning curve......same as our 4th line guys . The team must support them along with the fans . It will enable us to retain our draft picks moving forward and in the end we will be a better club for it . Somebody obviously had this guy down as a worthy risk at the draft . Hopefully that scout is still in house .