Draft Round 1 #23: New York Rangers Select RW Gabriel Perreault (Boston College, NCAA)

[GAGLine]

His stats are pretty poor.

Providence wasn't a very high scoring team. There may be some untapped offense there. He's transferring to BC despite their depth, so they must have some plan for him.

 

[gump116]

Surprised to see Leonard and Smith on the US world championship roster 2024 U.S. Men's National Team Roster

Wonder how far Perrault was from making it.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Perreault was injured late in the season. He came back, but its still probable that he isn't still 100%.

I think that has more to do with his omission from the roster than anything else. Gavin Brindley made it and while he's a good player, he isn't on Perreault's level.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Those 2 probably barely get any ice time either. USA has a pretty good team for a WC.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Those 2 probably barely get any ice time either. USA has a pretty good team for a WC.

As I predicted, they have barely seen the ice. Leonard is scratched today and Smith is the 13th forward. Before this they were seeing about 4-5 minutes a game.

Glad Gabe is at home training and hitting the weight room. Last offseason he made some pretty big strides in the offseason, expecting the same the next few months.

 

[duhmetreE]

Perreault was injured late in the season. He came back, but its still probable that he isn't still 100%.

I think that has more to do with his omission from the roster than anything else. Gavin Brindley made it and while he's a good player, he isn't on Perreault's level.

hopefully he's on a full bulk program instead

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Will Smith signed his ELC.

He will not be with Gabe and Leonard at BC next season. Works well for James Hagens, a top prospect in the 2025 draft who might slot into that 1st line center spot.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Will Smith signed his ELC.

He will not be with Gabe and Leonard at BC next season. Works well for James Hagens, a top prospect in the 2025 draft who might slot into that 1st line center spot.

Don’t think he’s close to NHL ready but not surprising

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Don’t think he’s close to NHL ready but not surprising

I dont either, but i guess they are desperate to get some hype going into next season to sell some tickets.

 

[noncents]

at this point it seems like all of us rangers fans don't give a shit about point production. we want COMPETE in our skill

 

[The Crypto Guy]

at this point it seems like all of us rangers fans don't give a shit about point production. we want COMPETE in our skill

But yet, you have people wanting to trade Othmann in some threads. Guy competes as hard as anyone, go figure.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

at this point it seems like all of us rangers fans don't give a shit about point production. we want COMPETE in our skill

Yeah this is one thing Perreault does have.

Whether or not he'll be able to get inside and be productive inside as he moves up is certainly a question but he isn't strictly a perimeter creator to this point in his career.

 

[noncents]

But yet, you have people wanting to trade Othmann in some threads. Guy competes as hard as anyone, go figure.

you sure about this?

 

[jay from jersey]

Will Smith signed his ELC.

He will not be with Gabe and Leonard at BC next season. Works well for James Hagens, a top prospect in the 2025 draft who might slot into that 1st line center spot.

That’s the beauty about being a terrible team. Whether he is or isn’t, he’s going to get his minutes and play with whatever talent they have.
Baptism by fire.

there aren’t many teams that go far in the playoffs having a rookie in such an important role…
They are the exceptions not the rule of it happens somehow

 

[80s Kid]

Is Stankoven a good comp for Gabe in a couple years?

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Is Stankoven a good comp for Gabe in a couple years?

No.

Stankoven is 5'6" and has wheels for days. Though if Gabe can get inside and be impactful as well as Stankoven has been able to at the NHL level we're going to be sitting so f***ing pretty.

 

[JimmyG89]

Is Stankoven a good comp for Gabe in a couple years?

This is my comp for Berard, maybe not as gifted offensively.

 

[PuckLuck3043]

This is my comp for Berard, maybe not as gifted offensively.

Berard is going to be a good one. Tough, has wheels, PIA to play against. 2nd line player some day.

 

[noncents]

is zucc not a good comp here? maybe a little less dipsy doodle?

 

[bl02]

This is my comp for Berard, maybe not as gifted offensively.

They are both good offensively but I think Perreault is more gifted offensively but Berard is quicker and feisty and seems to relish driving play/making plays thru the neutral zone. Especially since Berard has done it in the 2nd toughest league in the world. I'm glad to see both of them being developed the correct way.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

is zucc not a good comp here? maybe a little less dipsy doodle?

I don't think it's the worst comparison truthfully. Clearly Gabe is bigger but their play style is similar, though I think Gabe will be a better playmaker and will put up better numbers.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Would Ryan Callahan be a good comp for Perreault? He seems to be always involved and has compete level. Seems a gritty physical player with skill?

 

[UnSandvich]

Would Ryan Callahan be a good comp for Perreault? He seems to be always involved and has compete level. Seems a gritty physical player with skill?

Not at all. Maybe for Berard but Perreault is a completely different type of player.

 

[RangersFan1994]

Not at all. Maybe for Berard but Perreault is a completely different type of player.

I thought he had some chippiness in his game and elite skill.

 

[Mugless]

Perrault is the forward version of Fox.