Scott Cullen at TSN ranks the top 100 NHL rookies and includes three Rangers...16. Michael Del Zotto, D, N.Y. Rangers
Age: 19
Stats: 9-28-37, minus-20, 32 PIM in 80 GP
TSN.ca Rating: 69.16
Comment: Has to tighten up defensively, but there aren't many teen defencemen who have put up more than 35 points as a rookie. Aside from Myers, the last one to do so was Bryan Berard with 48 in 1996-1997.
35. Artem Anisimov, C, N.Y. Rangers
Age: 21
Stats: 12-16-28, minus-2, 32 PIM in 82 GP
TSN.ca Rating: 65.38
Comment: Not a huge offensive year, but solid enough for lanky pivot who can still get faster and stronger.
39. Matt Gilroy, D, N.Y. Rangers
Age: 25
Stats: 4-11-5, even, 23 PIM in 69 GP
TSN.ca Rating: 63.72
Comment: Hobey Baker winner saw ice time decrease as season progressed and didn't play at all in April.
...figured with the way Gilroy ended the season he'd be a lot higher. But still great stuff for the Rangers to have three rookies in the top 40.
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