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Old 03-16-2011, 05:34 PM
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Rangers Ink Dylan McIlrath
New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenseman Dylan McIlrath.

McIlrath, 18, has skated in 59 games with the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League (WHL) this season, registering five goals and 18 assists for 23 points, along with 141 penalty minutes. He ranks third among team defensemen in points, goals and power play goals (two), and ranks third on Moose Jaw in penalty minutes. McIlrath established a career-high with his 18th assist of the season in a 5-3 win vs. Regina on March 1.

He has also tied his career-high with four multi-point performances this season, including back-to-back two-assist efforts on January 19 vs. Lethbridge and January 21 at Edmonton. McIlrath recorded at least one point in six of eight games from October 13 vs. Kootenay to November 5 at Regina, registering seven points (two goals, five assists) during the stretch.

In addition, he posted a career-high, four-game point streak from December 14 vs. Saskatoon to December 28 at Calgary, tallying five points (one goal, four assists) over the span.

Last season, McIlrath received Moose Jaw’s Most Improved Player Award for the second consecutive season, establishing career-highs in games played (65), goals (seven), points (24), penalty minutes (169), plus/minus rating (plus-20), and game-winning goals (two). He ranked second on Moose Jaw with a plus-20 rating, having made a plus-42 improvement in plus/minus rating over the previous season. He also tied for third among team defensemen in goals, assists and points, and led the Warriors and ranked seventh in the league in penalty minutes.

The second-year defenseman was selected to participate in the 2010 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Top Prospects Game on January 20 as a member of Team Orr, and he finished second in the Hardest Shot event at the Skills Competition with a 91.8 mph shot. In addition, McIlrath registered one assist and 21 penalty minutes in seven playoff contests, making his WHL playoff debut on March 18 at Calgary and tallying his first career playoff point with an assist on March 23 vs. Calgary.

The 6-5, 215-pounder has appeared in 177 career WHL games over three seasons with Moose Jaw, registering 13 goals and 38 assists for 51 points, along with 412 penalty minutes. McIlrath captured Moose Jaw’s Most Improved Player Award following his rookie season in 2008-09. He made his WHL debut on September 19, 2008 vs. Swift Current, and registered his first career point with a goal on January 10, 2009 at Saskatoon. McIlrath has also tallied one assist and 21 penalty minutes in seven career playoff games with Moose Jaw.

The Winnipeg, Manitoba native was originally selected as the Rangers first round choice, 10th overall, in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
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Old 03-16-2011, 05:56 PM
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Kid looks decent and only 18? Might add an inch and 20 lbs and be a real beast!
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:02 PM
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Yeah, I would like to see him up around 240. It would be great to have a heavy on the blueline for years and I am hoping one year in the minors will do it, but obviously I have no idea. He still has to pass the test of getting his ass handed to him by a pro. The tough ones bounce right back and others not so much.
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:05 PM
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Yeah, I would like to see him up around 240. It would be great to have a heavy on the blueline for years and I am hoping one year in the minors will do it, but obviously I have no idea. He still has to pass the test of getting his ass handed to him by a pro. The tough ones bounce right back and others not so much.
True Pesa! Having this same conversation with my brother. We have no heavyweight period! Boogaard is a shell and Prust really isn't the answer as much heart as he has. Because of this significant youth movement by Sather I have to think this kid has a legit shot to make the club in a few years. We shall see?
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:34 PM
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Old 03-16-2011, 09:16 PM
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Kids a project and another year in juniors wouldnt have hurt. Regardless, he has tons of potential and could be with the Rangers for many years.
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Old 03-17-2011, 01:55 AM
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he'll be back in the whl next year most likely...he's only 18
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Old 03-17-2011, 02:19 AM
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I like this kid, just what the Rangers need, a tough D-man
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Old 03-17-2011, 02:57 AM
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McIlrath is a hell of a lot tougher than Brad Ference.
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Old 03-17-2011, 09:19 AM
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Between Boogaard, McIlrath, McNaught and Prust, the Rangers look real tough for the next bunch of years.
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Old 03-17-2011, 11:33 AM
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he'll be back in the whl next year most likely...he's only 18
hes back there a 100% i'm pretty sure, we won't be seeing him for another 2 year at least. Hes gonna need time in the AHL to get use to the game. I hope they don't rush him.
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Old 03-17-2011, 01:30 PM
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Hordi, in terms of style of play, is Derian Hatcher a good comparison? Robyn Regehr?
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Old 03-17-2011, 01:39 PM
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hes back there a 100% i'm pretty sure, we won't be seeing him for another 2 year at least. Hes gonna need time in the AHL to get use to the game. I hope they don't rush him.
That's the worst thing they could do. Just let him develop in the WHL and take a year or two in the A to get some pro playing and fighting experience. The kid has tons of potential, so just let him grow. He will be a tough staple on defense for the Rags for a long time to come, which is great to see.
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Old 03-17-2011, 03:58 PM
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Hordi, in terms of style of play, is Derian Hatcher a good comparison? Robyn Regehr?
Similar but he could develop a better offensive set. Maybe more along the lines of a Pronger for lack of a better example. McGuire was saying how much he reminds him of Scott Stevens...
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Old 03-17-2011, 04:23 PM
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