Carl Hagelin has been a huge NHL success for the New York Rangers no matter how you look at it, and the upcoming season is shaping up to be another opportunity in which the speedy Swede will look to take advantage of.
The former Michigan Wolverine standout was drafted in the sixth round of the 2007 NHL draft, and it is safe to say that no one thought Hagelin would emerge like he has. Last season the NHL's fastest skater notched 17 goals in a bottom-six role, and his timely production really helped bolster the Blueshirts' overall offensive depth in the regular season and playoffs.
Hagelin enters the season in a similar situation as last year, but can he build off last season's success with the Rangers? The Blueshirts made a number of moves to bolster their depth this summer, and to the untrained eye it would appear that these transactions would hurt Hagelin.
One would think that extra competition could lead to fewer opportunities, less playing time for Hagelin and a reduction in his effectiveness.
However, the opposite should reign true this season. There are four winger positions avail ...
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Article written by Tom Urtz Jr.
Can Carl Hagelin Build Off Last Season’s Success with the New York Rangers?
September 3rd, 2014 by Tom Urtz Jr. Leave a reply »
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