"Goalie Brandon Halverson, the team's highest pick at No. 59 in the second round, did not surrender a goal in the camp's first scrimmage as he played the first of the two periods.

The 6-foot-3, 176-pound Halverson, from Traverse City, Mich., was 12-6-1 with a 2.96 goals-against average as a backup for Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario Hockey League) in 2013-14.

"I didn't think I was going in the second round, that's for sure," said Halverson, who did not attend the draft. "I was hoping maybe fourth or fifth. It makes me feel really great. It was tough being a backup and keeping that confidence up."

- See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/sports/hockey/rangers-try-to-sign-former-first-rounder-1.1043984#sthash.Sx9vtM4s.dpuf"

Totally thought this dude wasn't a backup? Thought Clark said we'd only grab a guy we knew was a #1... Guess he saw something we obviously didn't since we don't follow prospects as closely.

"Goalie Brandon Halverson, the team's highest pick at No. 59 in the second round, did not surrender a goal in the camp's first scrimmage as he played the first of the two periods.

The 6-foot-3, 176-pound Halverson, from Traverse City, Mich., was 12-6-1 with a 2.96 goals-against average as a backup for Sault Ste. Marie (Ontario Hockey League) in 2013-14.

"I didn't think I was going in the second round, that's for sure," said Halverson, who did not attend the draft. "I was hoping maybe fourth or fifth. It makes me feel really great. It was tough being a backup and keeping that confidence up."

- See more at: http://www.northjersey.com/sports/hockey/rangers-try-to-sign-former-first-rounder-1.1043984#sthash.Sx9vtM4s.dpuf"

Totally thought this dude wasn't a backup? Thought Clark said we'd only grab a guy we knew was a #1... Guess he saw something we obviously didn't since we don't follow prospects as closely.
- evitageN

Yeah, had written the following in my draft recap: Halverson was limited to just 19 OHL games in his first junior season as the backup to Matt Murray, the Penguins' 2012 third-round pick. Murray will turn pro next year, opening the door for far more playing time for Halverson in what could be a breakout campaign

What if this is the year that all of the GM's wait to see what everyone else does and nobody gets signed for days?

What if this is the year that all of the GM's wait to see what everyone else does and nobody gets signed for days?
- Maskdman3

I don't think that's gonna happen. I think this 5 day talking period is going to contribute to an explosion of signings within first hour

Yeah, had written the following in my draft recap: Halverson was limited to just 19 OHL games in his first junior season as the backup to Matt Murray, the Penguins' 2012 third-round pick. Murray will turn pro next year, opening the door for far more playing time for Halverson in what could be a breakout campaign
- airjan23

Shoot, missed that -- thanks Jan!

I don't think that's gonna happen. I think this 5 day talking period is going to contribute to an explosion of signings within first hour
- jimbro83

When does it actually start?

i really hope that if they do go after a true #1 center
it will be johansen or o'reilly before staal,spezza etc..
- webleedblue

Lol johansen isn't going anywhere. And we can't even afford to keep boys and pouliot so don't get your hopes up

When does it actually start?
- mdw7413

noon yo

Lol johansen isn't going anywhere. And we can't even afford to keep boys and pouliot so don't get your hopes up
- RAG$4LIFE

Plus we don't have the necessary compensation to throw a legit offer sheet at him.

Lol johansen isn't going anywhere. And we can't even afford to keep boys and pouliot so don't get your hopes up
- RAG$4LIFE

Ryan Johansen is having trouble signing with Columbus only because they want him to take a bridge contract and he is refusing. Glen Sather is the king of the bridge contract, what makes anyone think we would have an easier time signing him than they are?

Ryan Johansen is having trouble signing with Columbus only because they want him to take a bridge contract and he is refusing. Glen Sather is the king of the bridge contract, what makes anyone think we would have an easier time signing him than they are?
- jimbro83

The only real mechanisms to acquire Johansen would be an offer sheet, which we can't do because we are no longer in possession of the necessary compensation. Or trade, which we can't do, because we don't have the necessary pieces to get it done. I think the Rangers might put aside the bridge contract issue to acquire a top notch player from another organization, but the problem is that they have no ability to make that type of trade right now.

Tweeter saying Every UFA is gone. Dom, Boyle, BP, and Stralman............ so much for not having (frank)ing roster turnover for once. Reports are Rangers are lookign into Fayne, Carter, and HEATLEY per brooks/

One guy I would like to see here if there was a way to swing it(don't know what type of contract he is looking for) is Jokinen.

Tweeter saying Every UFA is gone. Dom, Boyle, BP, and Stralman............ so much for not having (frank)ing roster turnover for once. Reports are Rangers are lookign into Fayne, Carter, and HEATLEY per brooks/
- mrhattrick27

Oh (frank) noooo. That has (frank)ing disaster written all over it.

Mark Fayne please.

http://www.extraskater.co...rel&season=2013&min_gp=50

Oh (frank) noooo. That has (frank)ing disaster written all over it.
- mdw7413

If we are going for reclamation project, give me setoguci on the cheeeeeeaaaaaap.

If we are going for reclamation project, give me setoguci on the cheeeeeeaaaaaap.
- mrhattrick27

Heatey would be a typical, Slats signing. Former goal scorer, to slow now. So 3 years 9.2 million?

Tweeter saying Every UFA is gone. Dom, Boyle, BP, and Stralman............ so much for not having (frank)ing roster turnover for once. Reports are Rangers are lookign into Fayne, Carter, and HEATLEY per brooks/
- mrhattrick27

No contact with D Moore camp for FIVE days is an epic fail by Sather

If we are going for reclamation project, give me setoguci on the cheeeeeeaaaaaap.
- mrhattrick27

Exactly. Heatley is done.

It's official now.

‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun · 36s
Rangers UFAs all headed to market: Stralman, Pouliot, Moore and Boyle

No contact with D Moore camp for FIVE days is an epic fail by Sather
- airjan23

I don't get it....

No contact with D Moore camp for FIVE days is an epic fail by Sather
- airjan23

I thought they were talking last night? If that's the case then his time here was a publicity stunt and Sather has no respect, i don't care about how Mcdonagh was a steal, his old crippled mind should not be making decisions, here comes 2012-13 all over again

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 1m
Rangers UFAs all headed to market: Stralman, Pouliot, Moore and Boyle

wow, I understand Boyle, maybe Stralman and Pouliot, but how do you NOT bring back Dominic Moore?

So how do you get a repeat appearance in the Finals? Apparently its cutting loose 6 players

Pierre LeBrun ‏@Real_ESPNLeBrun 1m
Rangers UFAs all headed to market: Stralman, Pouliot, Moore and Boyle

wow, I understand Boyle, maybe Stralman and Pouliot, but how do you NOT bring back Dominic Moore?
- FourFeathers773

Sather sucks!!!! That's how