**LAST UPDATED: MONDAY 5/7/2012 @ 10:30 AM EST** $ INDICATES PLAYER HAS SIGNED ENTRY LEVEL CONTRACT C INDICATES TEAM CAPTAIN - A INDICATES ALTERNATE CAPTAIN INJ INDICATES PLAYER CURRENTLY INJURED
*Colin Bowman traded from Moose Jaw Warriors to Calgary Hitmen; statistics are cumulative [10/26/2011]
**Adam Estoclet traded from Grand Rapids Griffins to Abbotsford Heat; statistics are cumulative [2/10/2012]
†Greger Hanson released by Södertälje SK [1/23/2012]
††Viktor Kamensky leaves Brunflo IK (personal reasons) [2/5/2012]
What's the deal with that other Oil Kings player that was a camp invite, T.J. Foster? He's a PPG right now. Is he playing with St. Croix?
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"I used to pray for good things . I used to ask the Hockey Gods for puck luck for the NYR .
Now all I want is Torts the smug stupid goatee clown to be fired , . I hate Torts . Please hockey gods make him get fired. Please Sean punch him in face" -- Dorado
The best part about our prospect depth is that if a few of Kreider, Erixon, Miller or Thomas all bust we won't be screwed for years to come as it was with Jessiman (among others).
When I joined this board I remember dieing to see Staal and Sanguinetti and Anisimov make the team so that we'd finally have some youth to build around. Now, most of the pieces are already in place and the studs we've got coming up are almost a bonus.
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Really cool to see the organizational commitment and excitement all the way down at the prospect level.
can ya blame them? Going from a team set to contend for a playoof spot or more year in and year out to the worst run franchise in hockey? id be thrilled to be staying too lol.
this might be in the trade threads but its worth repeating
Dylan McIlrath @dylan_mcilrath
@cpt27 we survived! #LGR
Christian Thomas @cpt27
"@dylan_mcilrath: @cpt27 we survived! #LGR" yes! Nothing would have compared to NYR. #roomie
love it
To give Sather credit, this was actually one of the things he talked about when first came to the Rangers. He specifically stated that one of his goals was to develop a steady flow of young talent in the pipeline. Now, the awful drafting of the first half of his tenure made it difficult to accomplish this task. Fortunately, it seems to have kicked into high gear as Clark and Gorton have assumed full control over the operation. But, installing the post draft camp, and the participation in Traverse City have helped to create a stronger loyalty in the Ranger prospects, as well as a bond with their future teammates. I don't think it's any coincidence that the core group of Staal, Girardi, Callahan and Dubinsky have been playing together since they entered the organization, which has led to how tight this group is.
To give Sather credit, this was actually one of the things he talked about when first came to the Rangers. He specifically stated that one of his goals was to develop a steady flow of young talent in the pipeline. Now, the awful drafting of the first half of his tenure made it difficult to accomplish this task. Fortunately, it seems to have kicked into high gear as Clark and Gorton have assumed full control over the operation. But, installing the post draft camp, and the participation in Traverse City have helped to create a stronger loyalty in the Ranger prospects, as well as a bond with their future teammates. I don't think it's any coincidence that the core group of Staal, Girardi, Callahan and Dubinsky have been playing together since they entered the organization, which has led to how tight this group is.
I agree.
And I would like to point out that the post-lockout era is longer than Sather's pre-lockout era. Its amazing how fast time goes.
Since 2004 we have drafted the players we see leading this team right now.
Lundqvist was a 2000 draftee, but he needs to be mentioned.
Staal, Dubinsky, Callahan, Sauer, Anisimov, Stepan, Del Zotto, Hagelin. Were all drafted from 2004+
Girardi was signed as an undrafted free agent. Still a testament to the scouting staff.
Add McDonagh, Boyle, Prust, And who knows maybe even Stralman who have/could possibly make their mark with the Rangers.
Let's not forget others who had broke into the league with the Rangers at the start of the turn around. Tyutin, Moore, Prucha, Dawes, Ortmeyer, Betts, Hollweg for examples. However long or good their NHL careers are/were, it was a sign the Rangers were starting to build the system.
The next wave could be better than the current wave. Kreider, Miller, Erixon, McIrath, Fasth, St. Croix, Thomas. A lot of high-end talent still on the way.
First in the Eastern Conference, the future looks bright.
This was the importance of not gutting the roster and system for Nash. Had we gotten him for a couple of pieces, whatever, but Howson was off his rocker. Rangers did the right thing walking away. Stick to the plan. It's working.
And also, Kreider finds his opportunities to bond with current Rangers.
Over the summer when he skated with them. At the WC in the spring. And he was hanging out with the team when they were in Boston a couple of weeks ago.
THN "Future Watch" is mailing out to subscribers. I'm not a subscriber but they are talking about it on the prospects board. So far all I have gotten in regards to Rangers prospects is that Erixon is ranked a head of Kreider. Erixon is ranked 17th.
Yeah, these lists are pretty useless. It's hard to tell how good a prospect will be until he actually plays in the NHL. Tons and tons of players have been impressive at lower levels only to completely flop in the pro's. McDonagh is one of those rare players that is actually doing better in the NHL than he did at any previous point in his career
