Jan Levine: Game 29: NYR 5 CGY 2, Rangers Sweep Western Canada Trip for First Time Win streak at four, Nash, Lundqvist lead New York to win

The 18-year-old is 9-0-2 with a 2.08 GAA and .929 save percentage for the Greyhounds in the past 11 games. That, and the fact Halverson is so adept at handling the puck, is what caught the eye of the managerial team. He ranks third in the OHL in wins (16) and ranks eighth in saves (620).

So is Halverson as good as those numbers indicate or is are those numbers inflated due to him playing on a great team? He ranks eighth in saves so he sees a lot of shots.

Nice blog Jan.

Miller does provide some nice versatility throughout the lineup and he's playing well but we've seen him flare out before after "solidifying" a roster spot. Hopefully that's not the case here.

Nice blog Jan.

Miller does provide some nice versatility throughout the lineup and he's playing well but we've seen him flare out before after "solidifying" a roster spot. Hopefully that's not the case here.
- rangerdanger94

I think Miller on the wing will be best. I think Hayes is a better center and Miller on the 4th line is a waste. Miller has played better on the wing than at center and there's no need to push him to play center when we have Brass/Step/Hayes as our top 3 centers.
I think as the season goes on Hayes will start showing up more often on the score sheet.

I think Miller on the wing will be best. I think Hayes is a better center and Miller on the 4th line is a waste. Miller has played better on the wing than at center and there's no need to push him to play center when we have Brass/Step/Hayes as our top 3 centers.
I think as the season goes on Hayes will start showing up more often on the score sheet.
- nyrangers9479

I am very happy with those 3 as our centers

in one of those message board fights yesterday somebody pretty much was like "WE NEED TO TRADE FOR A CENTER!" and it was the typical Stepan isn't a #1 center crap, even though he has made at least 10 insane passes this year that led directly to goals only about 5 other players in the league could make since he has returned from injury

I am very happy with those 3 as our centers

in one of those message board fights yesterday somebody pretty much was like "WE NEED TO TRADE FOR A CENTER!" and it was the typical Stepan isn't a #1 center crap, even though he has made at least 10 insane passes this year that led directly to goals only about 5 other players in the league could make since he has returned from injury.
- jimbro83

If we didn't get Hayes, I think the case could be made that the Rangers would be looking for a center, but just out of necessity, not because Stepan isnt qualified to be the top center. I think people also have to realize Hayes only played in college, the way he is playing is pretty phenomenal. I would not be surprised if Hayes keeps progressing and learns to be better in the dot he could be as good or better than Stepan in a couple years, and be that big prototypical center that everyone wants.

Nice blog Jan.

Miller does provide some nice versatility throughout the lineup and he's playing well but we've seen him flare out before after "solidifying" a roster spot. Hopefully that's not the case here.
- rangerdanger94

I agree, but he's been invisible in those past games where he "flared out." it seems to me like he's much more of a physical presence on the ice even when he's not scoring. bottom line, he's noticeable, more so than in the past.

If we didn't get Hayes, I think the case could be made that the Rangers would be looking for a center, but just out of necessity, not because Stepan isnt qualified to be the top center. I think people also have to realize Hayes only played in college, the way he is playing is pretty phenomenal. I would not be surprised if Hayes keeps progressing and learns to be better in the dot he could be as good or better than Stepan in a couple years, and be that big prototypical center that everyone wants.
- mdw7413

The fact that we have him locked up next year is great. I'm not the best with contract wizardry, so when his contract is up, what is his status?

The fact that we have him locked up next year is great. I'm not the best with contract wizardry, so when his contract is up, what is his status?
- NashtyLight

He signed an entry level deal with the Rangers so he should be looking at a bridge deal I would guess as an RFA.

He signed an entry level deal with the Rangers so he should be looking at a bridge deal I would guess as an RFA.
- TPC

So hypothetically speaking, once we lock Stepan up, we're sittin' pretty at the center ice position for about the next 3-4 years? (That is if Hayes stays on pace to be a monster of a player)

The fact that we have him locked up next year is great. I'm not the best with contract wizardry, so when his contract is up, what is his status?
- NashtyLight

I defer to everyone else on the contract stuff. Its like quantum physics to me.

I defer to everyone else on the contract stuff. Its like quantum physics to me.
- mdw7413

Sites like capgeek have really made it a lot easier.

So hypothetically speaking, once we lock Stepan up, we're sittin' pretty at the center ice position for about the next 3-4 years? (That is if Hayes stays on pace to be a monster of a player)
- NashtyLight

Well yea as long as one of the "kids" can replace Moore on the 4th line we should be all good

Sites like capgeek have really made it a lot easier.
- tomburton99

I tried Tom, believe me I tried. I'm just dumb. haha

I tried Tom, believe me I tried. I'm just dumb. haha
- mdw7413

You are one of those 2 + 2 = 5 dudes huh?

You are one of those 2 + 2 = 5 dudes huh?
- TPC

more like 2 + 2 = J

Math & numbers is definitely not my strong suit.

I tried making my avatar the "please turn off your Ad-block" message Eklund has put on this site but not sure if it comes through clearly

Andrew Gross ‏@AGrossRecord 4m4 minutes ago
Now it's the AHL. Rangers say Joey Crabb is being isolated from Hartford (AHL) teammates, being tested for mumps.

Andrew Gross ‏@AGrossRecord 4m4 minutes ago
Now it's the AHL. Rangers say Joey Crabb is being isolated from Hartford (AHL) teammates, being tested for mumps.
- jimbro83

Forgot he was on the Wolf Pack

Forgot he was on the Wolf Pack
- TPC

a guy named Crabbs gets the mumps

a guy named Crabbs gets the mumps
- jimbro83

Clearly better than getting his name...

Well yea as long as one of the "kids" can replace Moore on the 4th line we should be all good
- TPC

That "replacement" likely wouldn't come until 2016-17, as Moore is signed for $1.5 mil next season.

Andrew Gross ‏@AGrossRecord 4m4 minutes ago
Now it's the AHL. Rangers say Joey Crabb is being isolated from Hartford (AHL) teammates, being tested for mumps.
- jimbro83

Could be worse. Penguins now have MAF, Crosby and Bnnett all with the mumps.

a guy named Crabbs gets the mumps
- jimbro83

Quite the pickup line..."Hey my name is Crabbs and I got the mumps"

Could be worse. Penguins now have MAF, Crosby and Bnnett all with the mumps.
- tomburton99

Well, MAF's five hole just got a hell of a lot smaller.