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A Look at the Rangers and the NHL Draft with Jess Rubenstein
by Patrick Hoffman on 06/14/11 at 09:07 AM ET
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Jess Rubenstein, a prospects expert and creator of the New York Rangers’/New York Islanders’ propsect site The Prospect Park, was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to tell us about what the Rangers should be doing at the draft as well as how the Blueshirts have treated the prospects in general.
PH: Not too long ago, the New York Rangers used to be terrible at handling prospects. Tell us how you think Rangers’ GM Glen Sather and the coaching staff have improved in that area?
JR: It is funny as Glen Sather can not sign a free agent to save his life but he did hire Gordie Clark in 2002 and then promoed Clark to Director of Player Personnel when Tom Renney was named Head Coach. You can look at it like the row of dominos as Clark has brought in Jeff Gorton (former Asst GM of Boston), Danny Dore (Boston), Tom Thompson (Former Wild Asst. GM) to bolster what was already a very experienced scouting staff.
Give Sather some credit for doing some of the things that most people will not notice like having Adam Graves and Mark Messier to go look at the draft picks and offer them advice. Want to talk about how to get someone’s attention, what kid is not going to take advice from a Messier?
But it also goes into prospect development as well as that the post draft camps the Rangers run for the prospects. They are not photo ops but rather chances for the entire Ranger staff to work with each of the prospects in attendance. Having John Tortorella run the camp sets the tone for the prospect as what is going to be asked of them to further their development. Then you have the training staff who send each prospect home with a guide on how to train, how to improve their diet and tips on improving weak areas of their game.
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New York Rangers’ Prospect Update with Jess Rubenstein of The Prospect Park
by Patrick Hoffman on 02/21/11 at 09:10 AM ET
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Jess Rubenstein of the terrific The Prospect Park, a great blog that follows and covers both New York Rangers and New York Islanders’ prospects, was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to tell us about how the Rangers’ various prospects are doing this season.
PH: Which New York Rangers’ prospect has stood out the most to you this season? Why?
JR: Without a doubt Christian Thomas of the Oshawa Generals. For starters Thomas works hard at both ends of the ice which does not always get notice from a offensive weapon, and Thomas does not shy away from physical contact willing to go through traffic. Thomas is willing to take a hit to make a play.
PH: Who are some of the other Rangers’ prospects who have impressed you this season? Why?
JR: Carl Hagelin of Michigan is no longer a secret as he was when he was first selected in 2007. Strong 2 way game who can adapt to what ever situation facing him a big game player who wants the puck when the pressure is on him and produces.
Jason Wilson who was a 2010 5th round selection is an interesting player to watch, 6’3 power forward who has gotten better as the season has worn on. Very protective of his teammates.
Jesper Fasth of Sweden in his brief time in North America offers some very good potential and is a prospect to keep an eye on down the road.
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