The New York Rangers preseason gets under way this week with the prospects set to play against the Flyers on Friday and Saturday. Twenty two players have been invited to camp this year, with a heavy presence of players who’ve already appeared in the pros (3 – NHL, 10 – AHL and 1 – ECHL).
No fewer than 14 players are Ranger draft picks, including two defensemen – Artem Gonchar and Evan Passmore – who were drafted back in June. Another three blueliners – Case McCarthy, Cooper More and Corbin Vaughan – are there by invite, a testament to a relatively weak funnel on defense, though McCarthy has seen some action with Hartford each of the last two seasons.
Up front the forwards will be lead by Brennan Othmann and Gabe Perreault, both whom appeared for the Rangers in limited action last season. Defenseman Scott Morrow – acquired from Carolina in the K’Andre Miller trade – also has NHL experience, and will be looking to make a good first impression as he makes the case for a roster spot out of the main camp.
Spring UFA signing Callum Tung will pair with the 6-8 Hugo Ollas who will be hoping to move up the depth chart this year after his first full pro season spent down in the ECHL.
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