The New York Rangers 2009 Draft Picks:
1 . Chris Kreider -- Pick No. 19 Overall
The highest-ranked high school player in the draft, Kreider still has a year left at Phillips before heading to Boston College, where he has given a verbal commitment for the 2010-11 season. Dominant player at his level. The Hockey News quoted a scout as saying, “Sometimes it’s like watching Wayne Gretzky in a pick-up game…you’re trying to decide whether those five goals he just scored were good or were they because of the competition.” ...
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2. Ethan Werek -- Pick No. 47 OverallWerek has excellent size and reach, and has shown an aptitude at using both at both ends of the ice. He's a solid two-way player who has shown a willingness to do the little things that help teams win. He's excellent in front of the crease, a capable forechecker, and can be opportunistic around the net. In addition to playing with an edge, Werek has displayed superlative passing abilities. He finished the season scoring at almost a point-per-game rate and projects as a solid third-line prospect with an ability to chip in offensively. Werek's skating is not his strong suit.
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3. Ryan Bourque -- Pick No. 80 Overall
Best asset is his speed. He plays with a lot of energy, and scores opportunistically. Bourque is small at only 5'8. His hockey sense lags the rest of his family.
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4. Roman Horak -- Pick No. 127 OverallHorak has a lot of offensive skill and breakaway speed, but the rest of his game needs work. He doesn't put in much effort when he doesn't have the puck. Ranked as the 30th European skater by Central Scouting for 2009.
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5. Scott Stajcer -- Pick No. 140 OverallStajcer has the desired size for the NHL, but needs to work on his positioning to take the next step.
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6. Daniel Maggio -- No. 170 Overall Pick
A 6-3, 198lb defenseman who played for Sudbury Wolves of the OHL.
HockeyFights.com: Daniel Maggio (SBY) vs Andrew Clouthier (BAR) Feb 28, 2009
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7. Mikhail Pashnin -- No. 200 Overall Pick
Mikhail Pashnin, 20-years-old, of Chelyabinsk Mechel, Russia was the first pick of the KHL junior entry draft on June 1st, 2009. He was selected by CSKA Moscow.
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Rangerland reports on the draft:NY Rangers:
Rangers' 2009 Entry Draft Picks at a Glance
Rangers pick six on draft's second day
Kreider delighted to be joining Blueshirts
Michael Obernauer / Blueshirts Blog:
Rangers grab speedster Kreider at No. 19
Blueshirts grab a Bourque
Steve Zipay / Blue Notes:
Your 2009 Draft Weekend Roundup
Steve Zipay / Newsday:
Rangers take 18-year-old Kreider
It is not that Chris Kreider is a bad prospect...
Andrew Gross / Rangers Rants:
Rangers pick Kreider (Updated)
More on Kreider
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Natural Hat Trick:
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The Dark Ranger:
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Howlings:
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