The New York Rangers' most valuable player is Henrik Lundqvist, and although he has a number of elite years left in him, it is never too early to think about a contingency plan.
The Blueshirts' All-Star Vezina netminder is 32 and counting, so the drafting of 18-year-old netminder Brandon Halverson in the second round of the 2014 draft signifies that general manager Glen Sather is looking toward the future.
Although the Blueshirts already had goaltenders such as Mackenzie Skapski and Scott Stajcer in their system, they lacked a legitimate goaltending prospect with future starter potential. It may be too early to tell, but is Halverson the eventual heir to Lundqvist's throne?
Based on what scouts have said about Halverson, his age and upside, there is a real chance that he could eventually be the next legitimate starting netminder for the Rangers. His early drafting was a surprise for even Halverson himself, so it begs the question: What can the Rangers expect from him?
The current Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds starting netminder is a mere 18 years of age, and he already has a so ...
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Is Rangers’ Brandon Halverson the Heir to Henrik Lundqvist’s Throne?
August 2nd, 2014 by Tom Urtz Jr. Leave a reply »
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