New York Rangers Notes: Traverse City Tournament Finale Tonight
by Joe Fortunato on Sep 14, 2011 2:18 PM EDT
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Despite a 4-3 OT loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Rangers will be playing in the Traverse City Tournament finale tonight against the Buffalo Sabres.
The Rangers, who are participating in the tournament for the sixth year, have only won the entire thing once; when Brandon Dubinsky was leading the charge. These Rangers, lead by NHL-hopefuls such as Christian Thomas and Tim Erixon, are hoping to do exactly the same.
The game starts at 7 p.m. tonight so, as always, there will be an open thread up at 6:30 p.m.
Below the jump are some notes to hold you over until the game begins.
Bantering Points:
- Thomas notched his first goal of the tournament on a brilliant buzzer beater at the end of the second. We've said throughout this tournament that Thomas has shown how dangerous he can be setting up his teammates, and we got another glimpse of how good he is shooting the puck as well. Here's to him having another big game when it counts.
- Erixon nabbed an assist on the first goal, and continues to show why he is essentially a lock to make the team out of camp this year. If he has another solid performance tonight, and there's no reason to assume he won't, it would continue to prove why scouts have been raving about this kid since the moment Glen Sather acquired him.
- Both Blake Parlett and Audy-Marchessault lead the Rangers this tournament with five points each.
- Ryan Bourque can tie Dubinsky's all-time points mark if he notches another point tonight.
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I’d like to see Miller step up. I haven’t been too impressed so far.
"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."
LET'S GO RANGERS!!!
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by teknics on Sep 14, 2011 2:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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After three games here is the painful truth according to me:
None of these guys look ready for the big club. Many bright spots, but I’m not seeing anyone who is ready to take minutes on this team.
Erixon has been impressive, but I think he’s going to find himself over matched physically and will need time to adjust. He moves the puck well, I think preseason will be interesting to see how he holds up against NHL competition. Maybe a midseason call up.
Hagelin and Bourque are probably a year away. Both have flashed offense that will make them great bottom six talents when Avery and others leave in 12 and 13. Yogan is another guy showing promise. The three of them in CT this year would be great.
Thomas and McIlrath are two years away. McIlrath looks like a tough guy and athlete that happens to play hockey. Great if you don’t have a terminator on your back line but will need to improve skills and hockey sense to contribute.
Thomas has skills, but he is small and doesn’t appear to have a strong base (like the midgets in Buffalo) he’s been worked over pretty bad in the corners. Two years of maturing (1 in juniors and 1 in ahl) should have him ready in 2013.
Miller and Mcloglan shows some natural ability, probably two years before they get a serious look.
My wildcard is Parlett.. Silky smooth with good hands and doesn’t shy from contact. Very interesting to see if he’s in mix for 6/7 defenseman.
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