Brooks Rangers' Vitali Kravtsov Could Be Set for AHL Stint Amid Lineup Absences

[Phil]

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Gallant’s reticence to go with Kravtsov in games with outsized November importance with the winger having played just two games this month and just 52:28 of ice time on the season is understandable. But that is why the Rangers need to get him into games and, essentially, into the season. 

 

To that end, it is believed that there have been constructive discussions between Blueshirts management and Kravtsov’s camp regarding a 14-day conditioning assignment to AHL Wolf Pack. If the 23-year-old does indeed sit out Monday’s contest, it is entirely possible that assignment could come before the Rangers travel to Ottawa for a match on Wednesday. 

 

Under that scenario, Kravtsov would be in line to play five games in eight days for Hartford beginning on Dec. 3. That would give the winger — who has one assist in six games of limited action in which he sustained three different injuries — his best chance of success on Broadway. It would also provide Gallant with more confidence with which to use Kravtsov. 

 

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[Cash or Czech]

It's working for Shane Wright with Seattle. Sent to Coachella Valley and has 4 goals in 3 games.

[Sharpshooter]

I feel like this should have happened a little while ago, but ok.

[josh]

45 minutes ago, Sharpshooter said:

I feel like this should have happened a little while ago, but ok.

Or at least when they had another extra forward 

[Ozzy]

Every time I see Oliver Wahlstrom, I have to admit....I facepalm a little.

 

 

[RangersIn7]

Yup

 

Hes who I wanted them to draft too.

[Phil]

Same here. I was floored when they passed, too, given who the coach was at the time and the obvious connection.

[Sharpshooter]

Yeah, passing on him made absolutely no sense whatsoever.  Everything was basically adding up to the Rangers getting him. Huge blunder.

[Drew a Penalty]

Not sure I get wanting Wahlstrom now. He’s fine. Hughes’ other USNTDP teammates have surpassed him.

[Sharpshooter]

Why? Considering who we wound up with instead, I'd rather have Wahlstrom. lol

[Pete]

4 minutes ago, Drew a Penalty said:

Not sure I get wanting Wahlstrom now. He’s fine. Hughes’ other USNTDP teammates have surpassed him.

 

Just now, Sharpshooter said:

Why? Considering who we wound up with instead, I'd rather have Wahlstrom. lol

Bingo. At this point, he looks like he will be the more useful NHLer with a longer career.

[Phil]

7 minutes ago, Drew a Penalty said:

Not sure I get wanting Wahlstrom now. He’s fine. Hughes’ other USNTDP teammates have surpassed him.

Wahlstrom is an NHL player. That's why.

[Drew a Penalty]

With the power of hindsight, I’d still want a better player.

[Pete]

7 minutes ago, Drew a Penalty said:

With the power of hindsight, I’d still want a better player.

There weren't many forwards drafted after VK who are clearly better. Maybe Farabee.

[Scott]

2 hours ago, Phil said:

 

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