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

[SnowblindNYR]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1848758208359268501

Lindgren back but Mancini will stick around a 'lil longer yet

Thank you, thank you, thank you Lavi for not breaking up the top 4!

 

[Raspewtin]

I've liked Mancini a lot but he isn't gonna last here this year IMO and that's fine. He's got so many great tools but his awareness and processing the game aren't really NHL level right now. He gets caught off guard on the rush very often but that can absolutely come with experience. Just think it might be better he gets 26 minutes a night in Hartford instead and let Jones play.

 

[McRanger92]

I've liked Mancini a lot but he isn't gonna last here this year IMO and that's fine. He's got so many great tools but his awareness and processing the game aren't really NHL level right now. He gets caught off guard on the rush very often but that can absolutely come with experience. Just think it might be better he gets 26 minutes a night in Hartford instead and let Jones play.

I think he's pretty safe after they scratched Jones to keep him in the lineup. The Rangers have always allowed their young defenseman to play once they have shown they made the roster. Miller and Schneider come to mind, both made the team and have barely missed games since. Fox obviously, but that was no brainer. Even going back to McDonagh.

I agree that it's not the end of the world if he does get sent down, but I dont think he will. The alternatives arent better. If Lindgren can get his feet under him, that's a pretty reliable partner too.

 

[ArPanet]

That bank pass to Panarin and then Laf's silky crossbar keeps replaying in my head.