Comments on: Day Three Scrimmages http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46 Expanded Coverage of the Rangers and their Prospects Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:10:36 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: bob http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46&cpage=1#comment-15 bob Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:15:43 +0000 http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46#comment-15 Parenteau just isn't really an NHL material, sure he could have a decent career on a weak team, but here he does not stand a chance. Way too many bigger, younger, stronger, more hungry players and way more physical that him. Parenteau just isn’t really an NHL material, sure he could have a decent career on a weak team, but here he does not stand a chance. Way too many bigger, younger, stronger, more hungry players and way more physical that him.

]]> By: Leslie Treff http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46&cpage=1#comment-14 Leslie Treff Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:07:22 +0000 http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46#comment-14 Bill, PA Parenteau is too old to be included by HF in our standard coverage. The definition of a prospect who has CHL experience only includes those players who are 24 and younger (actually up until the end of the season when they turn 24). I think that this is a critical year for PA. He admits that other teams were not banging down his door last spring, and that he resigned with the Rangers because they have promised to give him a real shot. He will be competing for a fourth line spot in the next few weeks, and he has some hefty competition. That said, he is playing tomorrow night, and will get his first real shot to show what he's got. I am unsure if PA has what it takes to be a regular NHLer; but if I was rating him using HF's guidelines, he would be a 7.0C. The problem is that he is a "C" at age 26.5, when by this time, almost all players are "A"s and "B"s. The jury is out on PA, but we should know within the next two months as to whether he really has a future within this organization. Bill, PA Parenteau is too old to be included by HF in our standard coverage. The definition of a prospect who has CHL experience only includes those players who are 24 and younger (actually up until the end of the season when they turn 24).

I think that this is a critical year for PA. He admits that other teams were not banging down his door last spring, and that he resigned with the Rangers because they have promised to give him a real shot. He will be competing for a fourth line spot in the next few weeks, and he has some hefty competition. That said, he is playing tomorrow night, and will get his first real shot to show what he’s got. I am unsure if PA has what it takes to be a regular NHLer; but if I was rating him using HF’s guidelines, he would be a 7.0C.

The problem is that he is a “C” at age 26.5, when by this time, almost all players are “A”s and “B”s. The jury is out on PA, but we should know within the next two months as to whether he really has a future within this organization.

]]> By: Leslie Treff http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46&cpage=1#comment-13 Leslie Treff Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:52:56 +0000 http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46#comment-13 Luke Walker is a 1990 born prospect, who did a good job in Traverse City. He has good skills, however, the only options for him were to be signed and play for the Rangers or be returned to his junior team (i.e., the WHL Portland Winter Hawks). It was clear from before Traverse City that Walker was not ready for NHL play (and that he would be returned after TC), but the Rangers wanted him to have the experience of being with them in Traverse City. They expect Walker to have a good season during 2009-10, and having had him in TC would make it more likely that he will sign with either the Rangers or Hartford next Spring. Besides,(1) he needed to be returned as soon as possible because the Winter Hawks need him to start their season (which for Portland starts Saturday), and, (2) with Torts wanting to limit the number of guys in camp, there was no way Walker (who is not a rangers draftee or under contract) was going to be a participant. Luke Walker is a 1990 born prospect, who did a good job in Traverse City. He has good skills, however, the only options for him were to be signed and play for the Rangers or be returned to his junior team (i.e., the WHL Portland Winter Hawks). It was clear from before Traverse City that Walker was not ready for NHL play (and that he would be returned after TC), but the Rangers wanted him to have the experience of being with them in Traverse City. They expect Walker to have a good season during 2009-10, and having had him in TC would make it more likely that he will sign with either the Rangers or Hartford next Spring.

Besides,(1) he needed to be returned as soon as possible because the Winter Hawks need him to start their season (which for Portland starts Saturday), and, (2) with Torts wanting to limit the number of guys in camp, there was no way Walker (who is not a rangers draftee or under contract) was going to be a participant.

]]> By: Bill http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46&cpage=1#comment-12 Bill Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:43:19 +0000 http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46#comment-12 Hey Leslie, It seems like Paranteau (sp?) has potential in Hartford, but never do we hear about him. He's not even listed in the Hockey's Future rankings. Why is that? Is he simply a career AHLer? Love the blog, the in depth coverage is greatly appreciated. Hey Leslie,

It seems like Paranteau (sp?) has potential in Hartford, but never do we hear about him. He’s not even listed in the Hockey’s Future rankings. Why is that? Is he simply a career AHLer?

Love the blog, the in depth coverage is greatly appreciated.

]]> By: Leslie Treff http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46&cpage=1#comment-11 Leslie Treff Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:34:22 +0000 http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46#comment-11 While I understand your desire to have a quick answer to who is NHL-ready and who isn't, things are not so black and white. And frankly, without seeing the players in preseason games, it would be unfair to make such a list. Actual game situations are so important and some players just don't show well until then (especially the vets). If you keep reading over the coming weeks, this blog will address these issues, if not in a list format. While I understand your desire to have a quick answer to who is NHL-ready and who isn’t, things are not so black and white. And frankly, without seeing the players in preseason games, it would be unfair to make such a list. Actual game situations are so important and some players just don’t show well until then (especially the vets). If you keep reading over the coming weeks, this blog will address these issues, if not in a list format.

]]> By: bob http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46&cpage=1#comment-10 bob Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:41:06 +0000 http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46#comment-10 Also why do you think Luke Walker did no make the camp? Does he lack speed or what? Also why do you think Luke Walker did no make the camp? Does he lack speed or what?

]]> By: bob http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46&cpage=1#comment-9 bob Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:32:51 +0000 http://hfrangersblog.com/?p=46#comment-9 Leslie please list those who from their play/physical condition are not yet ready for NHL(you can include vets that look like crap so far) BTW I love this blog. Easy to post, you provide very detailed reports, keep it up. Leslie please list those who from their play/physical condition are not yet ready for NHL(you can include vets that look like crap so far)

BTW I love this blog. Easy to post, you provide very detailed reports, keep it up.

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