Confirmed with Link: New York Rangers 3rd round pick - Sean Day (D)

[WhoisJohnGalt]

Day has been on D in his goal videos. I think the Forward thing was just an experiment.

It was not even an experiment. The Steelheads had a pack of younger D they wanted to see play but they also wanted to give Day ice time before going to Traverse City - he was already on the team so they did not need to see him on D - they just moved him up in a preseason game to make space at the backend for the extra youth viewings.

 

[WhoisJohnGalt]

I have been to most of the Steelhead games. He is continuing a higher level of play that was typical after the Prospects game last season and continued through the Ranger camps. His physical play is more evident and he is jumping into the rush more often (like he did in his first season), and taking more shots on net. So far he has notched a point a game average which could easily be higher (especially assists) if Missy has any forwards who were pure finishers. He has assisted on many posts and crossbars !!

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Thanks, WhoisJohnGalt!

 

[Irishguy42]

I have been to most of the Steelhead games. He is continuing a higher level of play that was typical after the Prospects game last season and continued through the Ranger camps. His physical play is more evident and he is jumping into the rush more often (like he did in his first season), and taking more shots on net. So far he has notched a point a game average which could easily be higher (especially assists) if Missy has any forwards who were pure finishers. He has assisted on many posts and crossbars !!

He'll fit right in with the Rangers

 

[TheTakedown]

I have been to most of the Steelhead games. He is continuing a higher level of play that was typical after the Prospects game last season and continued through the Ranger camps. His physical play is more evident and he is jumping into the rush more often (like he did in his first season), and taking more shots on net. So far he has notched a point a game average which could easily be higher (especially assists) if Missy has any forwards who were pure finishers. He has assisted on many posts and crossbars !!

Fantastic news to hear that he is developing further AND that the Steelheads traded him!

 

[Levitate]

What's his role going to look like with Windsor? What's their D depth look like?

Wondering if he'll have a chance to be a go to guy or if he'll be behind some other stronger players

 

[Irishguy42]

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/trade-has-new-day-dawning-in-windsor-for-spitfires-200538896.html

Really good read, IMO, about the trade. Looks like the Windsor coach knows what to do to help Day out and how to get the best out from him. Knows exactly what areas he's lacking in. And acknowledging that he's looked a lot better so far this season.

I'm super excited to see how Day does for the rest of the season and during the Memorial Cup playoffs.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Thanks for sharing, Irishguy. That was a good read indeed – the coach was way more detailed than you normally read.

 

[member 116805]

I thought that was just a 1 game stunt? He hasn't been playing forward all season has he?

Ah ok, i thought it was more of a permanent thing and perhaps the reason he was moved now

 

[TurgePurge*]

Christian Hackenberg without the ped state stink

 

[Mikos87]

Day's got a lot of Dan Cleary imo.

Another kid that got exceptional status before it was called that back in the day. The rule where a 15 year old would play a year with his home team.

Cleary went downhill during his OHL days before reinventing himself as a different type of player.

You have to remember this kid looked like Bobby Orr as a 14 year old due to his skating. He's kind of like Nail Yakupov where he ended up on a expansion level team for a few years and had no pro style organizational support.

Now Day is going to an organization with a history of winning. Rocky Thompson is a good coach.

Rychel runs a tight ship.

I think the increased fitness level helps, he's finally going to get good hard coaching. This is the type of player that would excel under a Torts or Hitchcock.

 

[kovazub94]

Good read on Day. Thanks, Irish!

 

[Trxjw]

Glad he got out of Mississauga. Going to a very well coached team should really help his development.

 

[Kovalev27]

Got the proverbial Broadway Hat last night with a goal on 4 shots in his debut. 2-0 win for the Spitfires.

This kid will be a steal IMO.

 

[TheTakedown]

Got the proverbial Broadway Hat last night with a goal on 4 shots in his debut. 2-0 win for the Spitfires.

This kid will be a steal IMO.

I'm really happy we got this kid. Might make up for losing out on Fowler and taking McIlrath

 

[haveandare]

Really happy to see he got out of a bad situation and seems to be doing better already. Hope he can keep it up and get some mental benefits of a new playing situation