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On defense, the farm system isn't as deep as it was, with Marc Staal coming up to the NHL this past year—but that is not to say things are bad.
At the top of the list is Bobby Sanguinetti. He finished out his OHL years this past year playing in Brampton, where he shined. In 61 games, Sanguinetti scored 29 goals and had 41 assists for 70 points—good for second in points in the OHL. His 29 goals led the OHL among defensemen.
Bobby Sangs will probably spend a year in Hartford this year, since the Rangers have filled out their defense corps. But this year will be very beneficial, as Sangs will get some top time in Hartford where he can learn what it takes to be a professional—and maybe, just maybe, earn a call up or two this year if any defensemen go down to injury (*knock on wood*).
The other defenseman that has the Rangers excited is Michael Del Zotto, their first-round pick this year. Playing for the Oshawa Generals in the OHL this past year, Del Zotto put up a solid 16 goals and 47 assists for third in points.
He beat out players like Drew Doughty, Zach Bogosian, and Alex Pietrangelo—who were all picked before him.
Del Zotto mostly fell in the draft because he didn't improve on his rookie year, but he was ranked as one of the best defenseman in the draft. Hopefully, he can prove a lot of people wrong and really show something this year, wherever he plays. I am guessing the Rangers will want him to stay in Oshawa to improve on his already great year.
Goaltending isn't an issue. Enough said.
That is the future of the New York Rangers—even though it seems the future is now. It is an exciting time for Ranger fans looking at this young crop of players. Hopefully, with Henrik Lundqvist in net, these guys will help bring Lord Stanley back to Manhattan.
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