Elliot Friedmman of Sportsnet, reports that the Avalanche weren't willing to include the 16th overall pick to the Rangers in exchange for Chris Kreider.
Wonder who else wasn't willing to include a first rounder for him. Part of the problem of course is his UFA status next year, and then the expansion draft after that.
2013 4th Round Pick - Ryan Graves
Posted by Toby Ivey ≡ 12:27:03 PM - July 1, 2013
A physical defender, another need for the Rangers, and with their fourth round pick, they selected 6-4 220lb Yarmouth native, Ryan Graves. The PEI Rocket blueliner projects to be another work in progress for a Rangers team who has taken flyers on several similar players over the past several years, with little to show for it.
Graves is unlikely to add much point-wise in his career - he has just 5 goals and 25 points in 170 games - but that's not really his game. Similar in some ways to 2011 draft pick Samuel Noreau, Graves is a big body who isn't afraid to bring an edge to the game.
The Rocket are going through a name change this season, and will be known now as the Charlottetown Islanders. For those wondering, the logo looks in no way reminiscent to the NHL namesakes.
After a rough opening season where he went -23 in plus/minus, Graves moved up to a +7 this year on a team that finished near the middle of the QMJHL in standings.
In terms of scouting, there's little on Graves, but the few things that are mentioned include that his skating needs some work, and perhaps is too eager to lay a hit and takes himself out of the play.
Wow what a feeling to be part of the @NYRangers organization, can't thank everyone enough for the support #wow
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