Prospect Info: Rangers Prospect Rankings: (Fall 2020) - Final Rankings

[Harbour Dog]

Ranger's Fall 2020 Prospect Rankings

1. Alexis Lafreniere (F) (2020 Draft - 1st Round) (N/R)
2. Igor Shesterkin (G) (2014 Draft - 4th Round) (E)
3. Nils Lundkvist (RD) (2018 Draft - 1st Round) (+2)
4. Vitali Kravtsov (F) (2018 Draft - 1st Round) (E)
5. K'Andre Miller (LD) (2018 Draft - 1st Round) (+1)
6. Braden Schneider (RD) (2020 Draft - 1st Round) (N/R)
7. Matthew Robertson (LD) (2019 Draft - 2nd Round) (+6)
8. Julien Gauthier (F) (2016 Draft - 1st Round) (N/R)
9. Morgan Barron (F) (2017 - 6th Round) (+2)
10. Zac Jones (LD) (2019 - 3rd Round) (-3)
11. Tarmo Reunanen (LD) (2016 Draft - 4th Round) (+5)
12. Karl Henriksson (F) (2019 Draft - 2nd Round) (+3)
13. Will Cuylle (F) (2020 - 2nd Round) (N/R)
14. Libor Hajek (LD) (2016 - 2nd Round) (-5)
15. Tyler Wall (G) (2016 - 6th Round) (+3)
16. Lauri Pajuniemi (F) (2018 - 5th Rounder) (-2)
17. Evan Vierling (F) (2020 Draft - 5th Round) (N/R)
18. Brett Berard (F) (2020 Draft - 5th Round) (N/R)
19. Patrick Khodorenko (F) (Undrafted) (N/R)
20. Oliver Tarnstrom (F) (2020 Draft - 3rd Round) (N/R)
21. Justin Richards (F) (Undrafted) (N/R)
22. Tim Gettinger (F) (2016 Draft - 5th Round) (-3)
23. Dylan Garand (G) (2020 draft - 4th Round) (N/R)
24. Hunter Skinner (RD) (2019 - 4th Round) (-4)
25. Yegor Rykov (LD) (2016 - 5th Round) (-15)
26. Olof Lindbom (G) (2018 - 2nd Round) (-4)
27. Adam Huska (G) (2015 - 7th Round) (-10)
28. Adam Edtsrom (F) (2019 - 6th Round) (-7)
29. Calle Sjalin (LD) (2017 - 5th Round) (+7)
30. Eric Ciccolini (F) (2019 - 7th Round) (-3)


Honourable Mentions

Leevi Aaltonen
Simon Kjellberg
Hugo Ollas
Matthew Rempe
Austin Rueschhoff​

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[Leetch3]

nice work getting thru this again.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Thanks!

Funny how I had Kravtsov and Lundkvist almost neck and neck during that early vote, but had we done that vote again right now i'd have Kravtsov pushing ahead after his amazing start. Kid really came into this season on a mission.

 

[Harbour Dog]

Thanks!

Funny how I had Kravtsov and Lundkvist almost neck and neck during that early vote, but had we done that vote again right now i'd have Kravtsov pushing ahead after his amazing start. Kid really came into this season on a mission.

I actually had Miller and Lundkvist both a little ahead of him, but if we went back and voted now... I don't know anymore.

I think I still take Miller over him, but not so sure about Lundkvist. He has taken a big development jump this offseason.

Much of what they harped on him about in Hartford looks to be in his game now. Can't wait for him to bring that game back to North America!

 

[ElLeetch]

I think its evident that Schneider was *not* a pick where we had a lot of positional strength. Only Nils was the only other likely NHL level RD from our pool.

 

[Edge]

Thanks!

Funny how I had Kravtsov and Lundkvist almost neck and neck during that early vote, but had we done that vote again right now i'd have Kravtsov pushing ahead after his amazing start. Kid really came into this season on a mission.

You can probably make a compelling argument for all three.

Lundkvist is probably the more balanced of the three. His game projects to be steadier, maybe less flashy, but also potentially with the peaks and valleys of the other two. He's also the easiest to overlook.

Miller is the freak athlete of the trio who arguably has the best collect of phyiscal tools across the board. I'd say he's probably also the least cerebral of the three, but when he's on he might be the player with the most "enjoyable" game.

Kravtsov has the most "skill" of the three and it's instantly noticeable when you see him on the ice. Obviously, he has the highest offensive upside of three and is probably the most dangerous overall threat. He's arguably the most capable of coming out of nowhere and taking over a game.

 

[NYR Viper]

You can probably make a compelling argument for all three.

Lundkvist is probably the more balanced of the three. His game projects to be steadier, maybe less flashy, but also potentially with the peaks and valleys of the other two. He's also the easiest to overlook.

Miller is the freak athlete of the trio who arguably has the best collect of phyiscal tools across the board. I'd say he's probably also the least cerebral of the three, but when he's on he might be the player with the most "enjoyable" game.

Kravtsov has the most "skill" of the three and it's instantly noticeable when you see him on the ice. Obviously, he has the highest offensive upside of three and is probably the most dangerous overall threat. He's arguably the most capable of coming out of nowhere and taking over a game.

So far that draft looks okay I guess...

Kravtsov
Miller
Lundqvist

The Anti-Bruins-2015 draft?

 

[Edge]

So far that draft looks okay I guess...

Kravtsov
Miller
Lundqvist

The Anti-Bruins-2015 draft?

Two years out the draft holds a lot of promise for this organization.

You've got a potential top six forward and two prospects who project easily as second pair defensemen, maybe even pushing for first-pair status.

Keane turned into a nice asset for us. Pajuniemi has put himself into conversations.

Lindbom if he can stay in the lineup is really good goaltending prospect.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Reposting what I said in the #27 vote:

It's crazy that there was a very legitimate argument we should actually keep going all the way to 30.

The list is so bonkers.

Our 2018 #9OA pick who is currently playing lights out in the KHL is only 4th.
Our recent 2020 2nd round pick whom we traded to acquire, is only 13th.
Our 2019 midround pick who just made the USA WJC camp less than a month ago is only 24th.

All while excluding Fox, Kakko, Chytil, and Lindgren!

Bonkers.​

 

[kovazub94]

You can probably make a compelling argument for all three.

Lundkvist is probably the more balanced of the three. His game projects to be steadier, maybe less flashy, but also potentially with the peaks and valleys of the other two. He's also the easiest to overlook.

Miller is the freak athlete of the trio who arguably has the best collect of phyiscal tools across the board. I'd say he's probably also the least cerebral of the three, but when he's on he might be the player with the most "enjoyable" game.

Kravtsov has the most "skill" of the three and it's instantly noticeable when you see him on the ice. Obviously, he has the highest offensive upside of three and is probably the most dangerous overall threat. He's arguably the most capable of coming out of nowhere and taking over a game.

Then add consideration for what's more valuable - 1RD, 1LD or 1RW/LW

 

[kovazub94]

My only comment on the overall ranking is that Pajuniemi should've gotten more love to be closer to just after top-10.

 

[True Blue]

It's a testament to Gorton and Co, as to how quickly they have amassed so many assets. Yes, luck certainly played a hand with Kakko & Lafreniere, but some very good acquisitions and turning assets into other assets as well as SEEMING to find good value outside the top-10.

 

[bmoak]

Reposting what I said in the #27 vote:

It's crazy that there was a very legitimate argument we should actually keep going all the way to 30.

The list is so bonkers.

Our 2018 #9OA pick who is currently playing lights out in the KHL is only 4th.
Our recent 2020 2nd round pick whom we traded to acquire, is only 13th.
Our 2019 midround pick who just made the USA WJC camp less than a month ago is only 24th.

All while excluding Fox, Kakko, Chytil, and Lindgren!

Bonkers.​

Georgiev, Howden, and Lemieux also just graduated from prospect status.

 

[Raspewtin]

idk man the fact that our 30th best prospect has a chance is pretty dope lol

there's a really nice mix of elite/high end potential, good looking projects that have tracked well, projected role players, and swing-for-the-fences types. quite a few players here had great seasons but fell anyway just with the sheer volume of added potential

 

[Nickmo82]

Not too shabby! Even more so when you consider that Kakko, Georgiev, Fox, Lindgren and Chytil are as young as they are.

 

[kovazub94]

It's a testament to Gorton and Co, as to how quickly they have amassed so many assets. Yes, luck certainly played a hand with Kakko & Lafreniere, but some very good acquisitions and turning assets into other assets as well as SEEMING to find good value outside the top-10.

Even without draft luck the Rangers would still wind up with highly ranked prospects in place of these two.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

I'm looking at the list and the team overall, just dumbfounded. This is legit a deep farm.

Great Job Grotans and Co.

 

[Baby Duck Homme]

Our honorable mentions could suit up against the Knicks and keep it close.

 

[kovazub94]

Our honorable mentions could suit up against the Knicks and keep it close.

Knicks? Such a low bar

 

[True Blue]

Even without draft luck the Rangers would still wind up with highly ranked prospects in place of these two.

Absolutely. Like I said, a testament to the front office.

 

[JayAB81]

Damn the Rangers have a deep system but what are the criteria for being a prospect. Truly curious about that. Love this forum by the way.

 

[nyr2k2]

Damn the Rangers have a deep system but what are the criteria for being a prospect. Truly curious about that. Love this forum by the way.

A player will be considered a prospect until he meets the following criteria:

• If a prospect is a skater (forward, defenseman) and has played in 65 NHL games or more before the completion of the season of his 24th birthday; or, if a goaltender has played in 45 NHL games before the completion of the season of his 24th birthday, that player will be considered graduated to the NHL. Conversely, if a player completes the season of his 24th birthday without passing those milestones, then that player will no longer be considered a prospect by Hockey’s Future, regardless of the player’s status with his NHL club.
• An NCAA player who signs his first contract at or above the age of 22 has three years to meet the above criteria (65/45), while those NCAA players that turn pro under the age of 22 will be subjected to the criteria above.
• European players who sign their first NHL contract at or above the age of 22 have three seasons from the time they sign that contract to meet the above criteria. Those European players below the age of 22 that have signed a NHL contract will be subjected to the criteria in section one.

NOTE: These are general guidelines and should be followed the majority of the time but certain players may still be listed as prospects if circumstances warrant.

Source: Hockey's Future - NHL Prospect Criteria

 

[Crease]

Great crop. And then you realize it doesn't factor Kakko (18), Chytil (20), Lindgren (21), and Fox (21).

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Great crop. And then you realize it doesn't factor Kakko (18), Chytil (20), Lindgren (21), and Fox (21).

Kakko is 19 and Fox is 22. Geezers.

 

[Thirty One]

Kakko is 19 and Fox is 22. Geezers.

Typical Crease being loose with the facts.