Recalled/Assigned: Rangers recall Dylan McIlrath (Reassigned 12/19)

[Pizza]

After he messes up for the 1st time I bet some stupid fans on here will think that he is Stu Bickel number 2.

Yeah. A lot of that will be goin' 'round.

 

[Pizza]

He's 6'5"? Wow I had no idea he was that tall.

He's bulked up some but he's still pretty lean. Another 2, 3 three summers he should put on another 15, 20 lbs.

 

[Vitto79]

Mcilrath, Dorsett, asham. Wekk we see what they think may be a problem now

 

[Mikos87]

He's 6'5"? Wow I had no idea he was that tall.

Yeah when it's all said and done he's expected to fill out at 6'5" 240. He can skate too, very long reach, covers a lot of ice, very unique athlete given his attributes. Started playing the game later than most kids and isn't the most fleet of foot player out there in terms of skating ability but he's a little faster than a Brooks Orpik, or Willie Mitchell.

Think Matt Greene or Adam McQuaid plus some old time Canadian defensemen values you've got an idea of the type of in-whistle player McIlrath is.

All in all he was picked because he was a need, and he's been called up because he's a need. I don't think he will get a ton of minutes, but he can penalty kill and go up against other teams 3rd and 4th lines.

I thought he might have needed 120-160 reps in the AHL before becoming a mainstay in the big league, but the team needs him now more than ever.

 

[OrbitalDynamics]

After he messes up for the 1st time I bet some stupid fans on here will think that he is Stu Bickel number 2.

Oh the wailing about this guy isn't going to stop.

The *****ing about who they could have taken in his draft class going to reach a deafening crescendo around here if he doesn't play like a veteran on his first shift.

 

[Rangers ftw]

Exciting news! Toughness and young prospect at the same time, what is not to like?

 

[RangerBoy]

The Rangers had an idea of when they were going to evaluate McIlrath. They wanted him to play major minutes in the AHL. Aaron Johnson was a big help in McIlrath's development. Johnson has played in the NHL and he knows how the player should prepare for the NHL. I remember Gordie Clark spoke to the Hockey News in the fall of 2010 about McDonagh. He said McDonagh was going to get a call up in the near future. There were people here saying McD wasn't ready and Valentenko was more worthy of the call up. Rozsival hurt a rib and the Rangers put McD in the lineup. Tortorella said the plan was for McD to practice with the team and go from there. They put McDonagh on third pair in a game on the road against the Stars and he never left the lineup. Staal gets hurt. The other D aren't playing well. McIlrath has his opportunity.

McIlrath is the defenseman version of Milan Lucic. Gorton played a major role in both of those selections.
Hamonic is one of McIlrath's best friends. They are both from Winnipeg and were teammates in Moose Jaw. If McIlrath is Hamonic,the Rangers have a very good player on their hands. Adam Foote is another comparison.

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]

The Rangers had an idea of when they were going to evaluate McIlrath. They wanted him to play major minutes in the AHL. Aaron Johnson was a big help in McIlrath's development. Johnson has played in the NHL and he knows how the player should prepare for the NHL. I remember Gordie Clark spoke to the Hockey News in the fall of 2010 about McDonagh. He said McDonagh was going to get a call up in the near future. There were people here saying McD wasn't ready and Valentenko was more worthy of the call up. Rozsival hurt a rib and the Rangers put McD in the lineup. Tortorella said the plan was for McD to practice with the team and go from there. They put McDonagh on third pair in a game on the road against the Stars and he never left the lineup. Staal gets hurt. The other D aren't playing well. McIlrath has his opportunity.

McIlrath is the defenseman version of Milan Lucic. Gorton played a major role in both of those selections.
Hamonic is one of McIlrath's best friends. They are both from Winnipeg and were teammates in Moose Jaw. If McIlrath is Hamonic,the Rangers have a very good player on their hands. Adam Foote is another comparison.

when Hamonic becomes an UFA if the Islanders are stupid to let him leave, id love to have him.. one of the few Islanders that i would not mind on this team. solid....defensive defenseman and is tough... he should wear the A for the Islanders in the future

 

[Anthony Eclair]

Very fight

wow.

 

[Clown Fiesta]

Very fight

Much toughness.

I'm giddy, really like this kid as a player and person I think he has some very good leadership qualities as well. Hope he plays a solid game and adds some physicality. I'm not expecting anything above and beyond that. If he plays a simple game he'll be fine. I do not anticipate the overreaction of this fan base if he happens to make a defensive gaff or take a penalty though...

 

[SKS]

Much toughness.

I'm giddy, really like this kid as a player and person I think he has some very good leadership qualities as well. Hope he plays a solid game and adds some physicality. I'm not expecting anything above and beyond that. If he plays a simple game he'll be fine. I do not anticipate the overreaction of this fan base if he happens to make a defensive gaff or take a penalty though...

I find myself sharing the giddiness! I am simply excited to see him on ice.

 

[JimmyG89]

when Hamonic becomes an UFA if the Islanders are stupid to let him leave, id love to have him.. one of the few Islanders that i would not mind on this team. solid....defensive defenseman and is tough... he should wear the A for the Islanders in the future

Signed 7 year extension in the offseason. Isles fans were saying it was a better contract than McDonagh's. Just under 4 million over 7 seasons.

 

[Wolfy*]

He actually leads the AHL in penalty minutes, I guess most of those are fighting majors

And his Rangers jersey is ready...

 

[Garv23]

Its hard to not be giddy. Kid's going to be nervous as hell though. I'm expecting some mistakes. Perfect time to use the annoying hockey cliche, "keep it simple."

Hoping for the best. Good luck kid!

 

[LORDE]

Hoping he doesn't go around trying to throw massive hip checks. Yeah I want that... But if guys go dancing around him, he won't be here long.

 

[Punxrocknyc19*]

i wonder what would happen when McIlrath gets involved in front of Lundqvist and half of the Rangers just skate away like they tend to do lately one thing i dont want is the Rangers to put pressure on McIlrath to be savior for the Rangers grit and lack of toughness issue

 

[offdacrossbar]

while everyone is excited to see what this kid can do, im afraid he cant do much to help this team win games.

changing the dynamics of the team from within is great. adding toughness and a guy who can take on the other teams tough guy has its place. a fight or big hit can change the tone of a game.

but this game is all about talent. physical, mental and hockey talent. plain and simple. you cannot fight your way to wins. toughness does not equal goal scoring.

what mcilrath brings has value, albeit to a lesser extent in todays nhl. would i have preferred a scoring forward or a pmd over him, well we all know the answer to that one. now that hes here, i expect him to play well and develop into the kind of player we were told he would be. im gonna be rooting for him.

lets all be giddy, and with good reason as this organization has alot invested in this kid. but lets not expect this to change much. hes not really what we need.....

this team is still seriously flawed with or without dylan mcilrath.

 

[egelband]

Gives me a pretty compelling reason to tune in tomorrow. Who comes out? Falk? MDZ?

me too....gonna stay up late for this. looking forward.

 

[eco's bones]

If nothing else it's good for your prospects when they get a taste. It's a step up--a challenge for them and opportunity to see for themselves the stuff they need to work on the most. Whether or not the Rangers are in the final mix it wouldn't hurt guys like Kristo, Lindberg, Allen to get a look or even Fast again when he's healthy.

 

[Bluenote13]

Good luck kid, go get'em.

 

[egelband]

dorsett as the team's only 'tough' player is poor. but add mcilrath and asham and maybe it's not so bleak.

 

[E-Train]

If nothing else it's good for your prospects when they get a taste. It's a step up--a challenge for them and opportunity to see for themselves the stuff they need to work on the most. Whether or not the Rangers are in the final mix it wouldn't hurt guys like Kristo, Lindberg, Allen to get a look or even Fast again when he's healthy.

Completely agree. Giving a prospect a look for a few games can be beneficial. If they get sent back down, let it be for a while. Don't like the JT Miller yo-yo style of prospect development.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

dorsett as the team's only 'tough' player is poor. but add mcilrath and asham and maybe it's not so bleak.

Zero clue how this addresses the real problem, goal scoring.

Hope McIlrath sticks and adds some stability to the blueline, which is also becoming a problem as this squad continues to slip.

 

[Clown Fiesta]

I don't think many people are disillusioned into thinking McIlrath is going to solve this teams issues. He may give the opposition something to think about. I'm not sure who actually believe fighting wins games, I'm not one of them. I do however enjoy that aspect of the game and think it's an important part. I want McIlrath to become a solid NHL defenseman, having that physical, tough aspect is a bonus.

 

[Bardof425*]

while everyone is excited to see what this kid can do, im afraid he cant do much to help this team win games.

changing the dynamics of the team from within is great. adding toughness and a guy who can take on the other teams tough guy has its place. a fight or big hit can change the tone of a game.

but this game is all about talent. physical, mental and hockey talent. plain and simple. you cannot fight your way to wins. toughness does not equal goal scoring.

what mcilrath brings has value, albeit to a lesser extent in todays nhl. would i have preferred a scoring forward or a pmd over him, well we all know the answer to that one. now that hes here, i expect him to play well and develop into the kind of player we were told he would be. im gonna be rooting for him.

lets all be giddy, and with good reason as this organization has alot invested in this kid. but lets not expect this to change much. hes not really what we need.....

this team is still seriously flawed with or without dylan mcilrath.

agree mostly. He is not going to fix all that ails us. However, if he plays solidly in his own end and makes us tougher to play against, he helps with two weaknesses. Our D outside of McD have not been solid. We could use someone who can simply cover their man and clear the crease and zone. Rooting hard for you McI. Play the game. You can start killing people once you are established.