Werek On A Tear

Ethan Werek, the Rangers 2nd round pick in 2009, is absolutely lighting it up in the OHL. In his past seven games, Werek has put up ridiculous numbers (7-4-11, +6). More and more, he is looking like the steal of the draft in 2009. Another steal so far? Ryan Bourque, who is putting those who doubted his size in their place, as he continues a point-per-game pace in the QMJHL.

In the NCAA, it also looks like Ryan McDonagh’s slow start to the season is a thing of the past. In his past four games, he is a +8, putting up a goal and two assists in the process. Teammate, and 2008 2nd round pick, Derek Stepan also appears to be waking up.

Don’t miss Roman Psurny either, who is playing at a point-per-game pace in the Czech Elite league, while playing solid two-way hockey at a +16.

Canadian Juniors:

  • Ethan Werek; Kingston Frontenacs, OHL: 21 GP, 15G, 11A, 24 PIM, +7
  • Chris Doyle; PEI Rocket, QMJHL: 18 GP, 8G, 10A, 27 PIM, -3
  • Ryan Bourque; Quebec Remparts, QMJHL: 21 GP, 10G, 12A, 10 PIM, +3
  • Roman Horak; Chilliwack Bruins, WHL: 26 GP, 8G, 13A, 14 PIM, +6
  • Sam Klassen; Saskatoon Blades, WHL: 21 GP, 3G, 9A, 30 PIM, +20
  • Tomas Kundratek; Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL: 20 GP, 0G, 10A, 15 PIM, -3

NCAA:

  • Ryan McDonagh; Wisconsin: 10 GP, 1G, 6A, 31 PIM, +10
  • Derek Stepan; Wisconsin: 10 GP, 3G, 5A, 4 PIM, Even
  • Chris Kreider; Boston College: 7 GP, 1G, 3A, 2 PIM, +3
  • Carl Hagelin; Michigan: 10 GP, 4G, 4A, 12 PIM, +1

International:

  • Roman Psurny; HC Slovan Ustecti Lvi, CZ 1.Liga: 20 GP, 8G, 12A, 12 PIM, +16

AHL:

  • Bobby Sanguinetti: 18 GP, 6G, 13A, 8 PIM, +3
  • Evgeny Grachev: 18 GP, 5G, 8A, 4 PIM, -2
  • Ilkka Heikkenin: 18 GP, 4G, 8A, 4 PIM, +5
  • Chad Johnson: 8-4-1, 2.07 GAA, .928 SV%, 3 SO

Posted by: , on 11-19-2009 at 10:07 am in Prospect Watch | Comments (4)

  • By jurgenno88, November 19, 2009 @ 11:09 am

    i really like the look of Werek. Have seen alot of footage of the Frontenacs recently and he drives to the net and works very hard. Two traits the Rangers are sorely lacking right now.

    Heikkenen seems like a good pick up so far and surely Sangs has to get a chance on the big club soon with in particular Girardi and Roszy struggling?!

    i think we have some very nice prospect depth right now so things look good in the future providing we dont dish out too many more redden-esque contracts!

    i know i have said it before but im willing to accept a little pain on the big club so long as we keep the emphasis on a home grown core and let them develop, mistakes are bound to happen.

  • By Dave, November 19, 2009 @ 11:22 am

    The Rangers are actually #3 on HockeysFuture in terms of prospect depth. Yet, they remain competitive during the rebuild (yes, this is a rebuild). It’s great testament to the scouts. They have done a fantastic job.

  • By rob sahm, November 20, 2009 @ 11:20 pm

    with all these hot prospects we have its time to bring in a scoring centerman to help out gaborik make a deal for lecalvier ???

  • By Dave, November 21, 2009 @ 12:58 pm

    Unless you’re dumping Drury and Rozsival, there’s no cap room. Plus, Lecavalier would cost the entire system really.

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