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New York Rangers: Top 5 Prospects of 2014-15

New York Rangers: Top 5 Prospects of 2014-15

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The New York Rangers are hoping to better last season and win the Stanley Cup. Their current roster is very strong, including many up-and-coming prospects. Here are their top five prospects in this 2014-15 season.

5. Dylan McIlrath

Dylan McIlrath
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5. Dylan McIlrath

Dylan McIlrath
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Standing at a frightening 6-foot-4 and weighing 212 pounds, Dylan McIlrath is one of the New York Rangers' top prospects. He is a very tough but skilled defenseman with a lot of heart. He hits everyone who comes his way and will never shy away from a fight.

4. Oscar Lindberg

Oscar Lindberg
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4. Oscar Lindberg

Oscar Lindberg
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Oscar Lindberg ranks in at fourth on this list due to his outstanding skating ability and his intelligent defensive work. He stands at six feet tall and 185 pounds and plays in a central position. With his defensive ability and clever understanding of the game, Lindberg will be a great addition to the Rangers.

3. Kevin Hayes

Kevin Hayes
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3. Kevin Hayes

Kevin Hayes
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Kevin Hayes is a more offensive-minded player. His ability to drive past players along with his desire to beat the goaltender at every opportunity places him in the top three of the New York Rangers' prospects. A big forward who loves to score, both his work rate and scoring ability will be a major addition to this Ranger roster.

2. Brady Skjei

Brady Skjei
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2. Brady Skjei

Brady Skjei
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Brady Skjei is the exact young defenseman every NHL team would love to have. He is 6-foot-2 and weighs 203 pounds. His defensive ability is of the highest standard and his heart and desire to break up forward play and block shots will make him a great addition to the Rangers' defense and their roster in general.

1. Anthony Duclair

Anthony Duclair
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1. Anthony Duclair

Anthony Duclair
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Anthony Duclair is the New York Rangers' top prospect for the 2014-15 season. Duclair is an extremely quick winger who has the ability and will to score and score often. In last season's Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Duclair had his breakout year, playing 59 games and astonishingly scoring 50 times as well as completing 49 assists. With his ability to both create and score goals, Duclair is the Rangers' top prospect this season.

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