![]() ![]() Julien Gauthier – Forward, trade with Carolina (LY: 12) It seems more than likely he is with another NHL team before the season is done. He didn’t, ceding his position on the rankings to Zac Jones and others.Ī lot needs to go right for Reunanen to see time with the Rangers. Jack Johnson aside, since he was pretty much guaranteed a spot, the Rangers had enough turmoil on the blue line last year for Reunanen to step up and make his mark. He didn’t separate himself from others and earn a role over guys like Anthony Bitetto and Libor Hajek. Perhaps that was the issue with Reunanen last year. There was nothing that stood out in his game, but there was nothing that showed he was overwhelmed either. Reunanen played four games with the Rangers last year, recording an assist and playing replacement level defensive hockey. This is simply other players passing him on the depth charts. This isn’t necessarily due to anything he did or didn’t do on the ice though. Tarmo Reunanen went from dark horse last year to falling seven spots this year. Tarmo Reunanen – Defense, 2016 4th round pick (LY: 15) If these are your bottom three this year, then it speaks to the incredible depth the Rangers have across the system. Worth noting that there is very little separating Aaltonen, Ciccolini, and Berard. These two are players to watch over the next two years. Aaltonen is ranked ahead because he did it at the pro levels overseas. He’s fast, smart, and solid in all three zones. Aaltonen’s numbers weren’t sexy with just a goal and six points in 22 games, but there’s more to his game on the defensive and penalty killing end.Īaltonen has a very similar skill set to Ciccolini. While not exceedingly rare, it is uncommon. But what sets Aaltonen apart for now is that he played in Liiga, the top league in Finland, as a 20 year old. Like Ciccolini, Aaltonen played a mostly full season. I toyed with putting Ciccolini ahead of Leevi Aaltonen, but decided to keep the Finnish forward at the #23 spot this year. Leevi Aaltonen – Forward, 2019 5th round pick (LY: Honorable Mention) Speed and vision go a long way in the NHL. He was ranked well ahead of his draft position, which is interesting.Ĭiccolini is the ideal kind of player who spends four years in college to jump right into a bottom-six and penalty killing role. Ciccolini is speedy with some solid skill. His vision and two-way game are underrated as well. As one of the only players to have a full season and show improvement, he leapfrogged some others who may have higher ceilings. In his sophomore season, Ciccolini put up a line of 7-5-12 in 24 games, which was a six goal and one point improvement from his freshman season (26 games). He was 5th in scoring among forwards with the Wolverines, who qualified for the Frozen Four before having to withdraw due to COVID. Eric Ciccolini – Forward, 2019 7th round pick (LY: NR)Įric Ciccolini was one of the few kids that actually had a *somewhat* normal season last year with Michigan. This kid has a lot of things going for him, and he will add the muscle needed to make the transition to the pro level.Ģ4. ![]() He put up a goal and four assists in the tournament to go with his 5-5-10 line with Providence College this past season. ![]() ![]() But it also ignores a speedy, skilled, and smart player who is relentless on the forecheck and has risen up the depth charts across the board.īerard, like Dylan Garand, was a surprise pick for Team USA for the 2021 World Juniors. Berard needed to add some strength and weight so that he won’t be knocked off the puck. Ignoring the fact these assumptions were made about an 18 year old, there was at least some merit. Detractors will look at his size and say he won’t make it. Brett Berard – Forward, 2020 5th round pick (LY: Honorable Mentions)īrett Berard is an interesting prospect. No longer with the Rangers (4): Tony DeAngelo, Brendan Lemieux, Yegor Rykov, Brett HowdenĢ020 Rankings: Honorable mentions, 25-21, 20-16, 15-11, 10-6, 5-1 25. Aged Out (2): Igor Shesterkin, Alex Georgiev ![]()
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