Confirmed with Link: F Patrick Newell signs with the Rangers

[CasusBelli]

Johnny Gaudreau is listed at 5'9 165 lbs. Barzal can't be much bigger. Just saying--if the talent is there and the player can play in traffic that's what's really important and I guess we're going to find out. Hirose who Detroit signed is a small guy too. Newell was pretty well regarded. Nico Sturm and Jimmy Schuldt were the ones I'd have been most interested in though. We'll see where they end up. But I don't have a problem with this signing--it might work out really well.

While we’re at it MSL, Pavel Bure, Dionne, Gilbert, Theo Fleury were 5”10 or less — all incredibly successful. And that Zuccarello guy wasn’t terrible either.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Hopefully he can contribute in Hartford, lord knows it’s needed

 

[EdJovanovski]

150 lbs at 23 years old. Never scored prior to this year. Yeah not gonna think to much about this one. Warm body for the minors most likely but free asset so all good

He outproduced Wahlstrom his freshman year in the NCAA

 

[CasusBelli]

155lbs?

Jesus Christ I’m so fat.

Depends on the body type. Bure was 5”10 and 190lbs — lean and mean. Havlat was 6”2 and 188lbs, and he had a pretty great career, until injuries caught up to him. There is no magical height/weight ratio.

 

[Irishguy42]

He outproduced Wahlstrom his freshman year in the NCAA

 

[The Crypto Guy]

While we’re at it MSL, Pavel Bure, Dionne, Gilbert, Theo Fleury were 5”10 or less — all incredibly successful. And that Zuccarello guy wasn’t terrible either.

This kid has 10% of the skill of the players you listed.

 

[CasusBelli]

This kid has 10% of the skill of the players you listed.

Then that’s a different problem. Wade Belak (May he Rest In Peace) also had 10% of the skill and was twice the size.

 

[eco's bones]

Patrick Newell at eliteprospects.com

150lbs.

The centimeter thing goofs me up there sometimes.

 

[Fitzy]

These guys are all lottery tickets anyways so I wouldn't get too bogged down in the details. We're not short on open contract slots and these guys have about a 5% shot at being something.

 

[True Blue]

While we’re at it MSL, Pavel Bure, Dionne, Gilbert, Theo Fleury were 5”10 or less — all incredibly successful. And that Zuccarello guy wasn’t terrible either.

With all due respect, the odds of him being one of those players are almost non-existent. Just because some things have happened, does not mean that the odds of them happening again are great.

 

[Harbour Dog]

He needs to go on Pavel Brendl's and Brendan Smith's meal plan.

Hot dogs and wedding cake?

 

[nyr2k2]

College Hockey News lists him at 162 and his team lists him at 155.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

College Hockey News lists him at 162 and his team lists him at 155.

Are we arguing over 7 pounds? I flush that down the toilet every morning

 

[rangerfan_79]

Nothing wrong with adding a humble Hartford hobbit. Seems like his team mates love him. Sure does sound familiar.

 

[CasusBelli]

With all due respect, the odds of him being one of those players are almost non-existent. Just because some things have happened, does not mean that the odds of them happening again are great.

Agreed, and I’m not betting on them happening, just like I wouldn’t bet on a random defenseman over 6”6 being the next Chara (you’re lucky if he becomes the next Sustr). I don’t expect anything from this kid specifically — but not because he might be “undersized.” That’s my point.

 

[CasusBelli]

Hot dogs and wedding cake?

Brendl and Smith — not Kessel and Marty.

 

[NYR Viper]

Even if he becomes a good AHL player, it’s a worthwhile contract.

 

[Elliman]

Late bloomer????

Swing for the fences. One of them will eventually go out of the park.

 

[True Blue]

Agreed, and I’m not betting on them happening, just like I wouldn’t bet on a random defenseman over 6”6 being the next Chara (you’re lucky if he becomes the next Sustr). I don’t expect anything from this kid specifically — but not because he might be “undersized.” That’s my point.

Ahh. Got it. Crystal.

 

[Winston2018]

2018-2019

• NCAA (NCHC) First All-Star Team
• NCAA (NCHC) Forward of the Year
• NCAA (NCHC) Reg. Season Champion (Penrose Cup)
• NCAA (NCHC) Sportsmanship Award
• NCAA Top Collegiate Player (Hobey Baker Award) Finalist

What a year maybe late bloomer get him in this week

 

[nyr2k2]

With regards to being a late bloomer--he posted 20+ assists his final three seasons. The difference was that this year he scored a bunch more goals, and that's probably due to the fact that he fired 124 SOG this year after being in the 55 range in year's past. He wouldn't be the first guy to take a big step forward by shooting the puck significantly more.

 

[Ola]

With regards to being a late bloomer--he posted 20+ assists his final three seasons. The difference was that this year he scored a bunch more goals, and that's probably due to the fact that he fired 124 SOG this year after being in the 55 range in year's past. He wouldn't be the first guy to take a big step forward by shooting the puck significantly more.

Californian kid, maybe I am uneducated, but it could be that he was a bit under coached/trained and needed a bit more time?

 

[LastWordArmy]

We looked at him here

Top 2019 College Hockey Free Agents - Part 3 - Last Word on Hockey

 

[Tawnos]

That weight is pretty standard for someone who’s that height and in shape, but not bulked up. Not sure that’s ok for someone in the NHL, though, unless they’re supremely skilled.

Worth taking a flyer, as always.

 

[nyr2k2]

Californian kid, maybe I am uneducated, but it could be that he was a bit under coached/trained and needed a bit more time?

I suppose it's possible he was rough around the edges, but he did spend a couple years in the USHL/NAHL and a year in the BCHL. And St. Cloud State is a top program. So, who knows really. He definitely changed his approach, whatever caused it.