Confirmed with Link: Rangers Sign Brandon Crawley to ELC

[TheTakedown]

CapFriendly has this listed as unconfirmed.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/brandon-crawley
https://www.fanragsports.com/rangers-sign-brandon-crawley-to-entry-level-deal/
https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/201...sign-crawley-to-entry-level-contract-sean-day

EDIT: FanRag and Blueshirt Banter now putting out articles confirming this. Still don't have an official tweet from NYR

EDIT 2: Rangers have now confirmed it:

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[Amazing Kreiderman]

Well, with Gettiner and Day sliding, it frees up a few slots. Could this be tied to Bereglazov going back to Russia?

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

Matt Calamia tweeted it out just now, that should make it official.

Expected move given Hartfords D situation, Crawley should be a main stay on their 3rd pairing.

 

[E-Train]

Was just a matter of time. Good to see one 20 year old make Hartford's D.

 

[ManUtdTobbe]

Well, with Gettiner and Day sliding, it frees up a few slots. Could this be tied to Bereglazov going back to Russia?

Probably more tied to Day and possibly Zborovskiy going back to juniors, but Beer Gloves potentially leaving probably played a part aswell.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

The team has like 46 contracts so this is not indicative of Bereglazov. Day getting sent back almost certainly triggered this

Good on him though. He had a good camp, and was better than I expected. I wasn’t a fan of the pick but I hope he continues to prove me wrong

 

[Fugazy]

Good for him. Had a good showing in the preseason this year.

 

[TheTakedown]

Fun Fact, Crawley is from Glen Rock,NJ, which is 5 minutes away from my home town where I currently live

http://fairlawn.dailyvoice.com/spor...ect-glen-rock-defenseman-in-nhl-draft/714878/

 

[nyr2k2]

Good for him, if true. I was somewhat skeptical of the pick, but thus far he's looking decent.

 

[eco's bones]

He was really good in Traverse City and he was really good in the one preseason game he player. He can carry the puck with his head up. He's competitive and has a bit of edge.

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

He was really good in Traverse City and he was really good in the one preseason game he player. He can carry the puck with his head up. He's competitive and has a bit of edge.

Agreed. I was REALLY dubious when I heard him described after the draft, but liked what I saw in that one game a lot.

 

[Matz03]

He was very noticeable in his one and only game, some bad reads and such as expected from a 20 year old but very involved with the play. He was taking the body, not giving his opposition time or space, he seems good enough defensively to stick in Hartford

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Only skater who I thought was good in the prospect tournament.

 

[mike14]

Nice. Looked good in the one pre-season game I saw him in, will be interested to see how he goes with the Pack (although based on their pre-season it could be a horror show down there this year).

 

[eco's bones]

Sometimes you have guys who maybe aren't quite as talented as others but they work and compete harder and sometimes they make something out of themselves. I think Crawley might turn out to be one of them.

 

[Stasis]

Hartford D, and our call up pool, both looking a lot better.

Don't see Hartford as being a great team at all but maybe with improved D, goaltending and some guys pushing it up front they can make a decent showing. Don't follow them enough to know really, but I'm trying to learn more.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Massive bump, but I had a Zoom call with Brandon yesterday, and will be publishing the interview in the coming days. Wanted to share my favourite quote:

 

[Kakko Schmakko]

Massive bump, but I had a Zoom call with Brandon yesterday, and will be publishing the interview in the coming days. Wanted to share my favourite quote:

What is the significance of Zoom as opposed to Facetime or Whatsapp or whatever?

Good to know that Kreider does not yell or beat up prospects unlike Lundqvist

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

What is the significance of Zoom as opposed to Facetime or Whatsapp or whatever?

Good to know that Kreider does not yell of beat up prospects unlike Lundqvist

In this case, Crawley uses Zoom haha. I give them the option to be honest. FB Messenger, Zoom, Skype (Yes, I'm that old), Whatsapp.

They sometimes suggest Facetime but that is only a possibility if I have my work phone on me as my private phone is an Android. I leave it up to them.

 

[eco's bones]

I still remember Crawley's London Knights profile page--his dad apparently is a Rangers fan but Crawley back then was all about the Devils.

.......and then the Rangers drafted him and it was his last eligible year as an overager. Goes into the next preseason and the Rangers played him one game and it was against New Jersey and he ruins the Devils the shutout. I think we lost 2-1 and he was the one who scored with a seeing eye shot from the point---which is kind of hilarious and must have been a big thrill for him.

To me he's a gamer kind of in the way that Lindgren is a gamer except that Lindgren is a much better player. Crawley plays hard and he's got a nasty streak much like Lindgren---he just doesn't have quite the talent or nearly the consistency and he runs around too much. The Rangers played him in one preseason game this year too and again against the Devils. He made a really awful mistake at the end of the first period--the puck died off his stick on a pass to his defense partner and a Devil went in on a breakaway and scored.

He tries hard though--he's not really an underachiever---he's just not good enough. Still I think he's decent at the AHL level.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

 

[eco's bones]

Very very good interview. The Hunter's were both long time NHL'ers and Dale was particularly notorious for his no quarter style of game. I think he ended with over 1000 NHL points though. Very effective player and one of the most outstanding CHL coaches and the Knights are arguably the most iconic OHL team.

I really liked Crawley's insights on the differences between the AHL and the ECHL---whatever anybody says about Crawley and Ronning they both come across as great guys who've handled demotions with great positivity and character.

On his comments about Kreider---Chris is invaluable as much off the ice as on because of his willingness to get to know young players and prospects and help them to succeed. He and Zibanejad are certainly a great duo but Chris's ability to speak Russian has helped the assimilation of players from that part of the world onto the team. The Prentiss thing started with him too and he opens up his house to young players and prospects over the off season to train and learn about nutrition. I'm glad we resigned him.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Very very good interview. The Hunter's were both long time NHL'ers and Dale was particularly notorious for his no quarter style of game. I think he ended with over 1000 NHL points though. Very effective player and one of the most outstanding CHL coaches and the Knights are arguably the most iconic OHL team.

I really liked Crawley's insights on the differences between the AHL and the ECHL---whatever anybody says about Crawley and Ronning they both come across as great guys who've handled demotions with great positivity and character.

On his comments about Kreider---Chris is invaluable as much off the ice as on because of his willingness to get to know young players and prospects and help them to succeed. He and Zibanejad are certainly a great duo but Chris's ability to speak Russian has helped the assimilation of players from that part of the world onto the team. The Prentiss thing started with him too and he opens up his house to young players and prospects over the off season to train and learn about nutrition. I'm glad we resigned him.

Crawley's was one of the better interviews to do. We took our time, and talked about a bunch of things I didn't even include. Same with Ronning and Jones.

 

[eco's bones]

Crawley's was one of the better interviews to do. We took our time, and talked about a bunch of things I didn't even include. Same with Ronning and Jones.

It's been a rocky road as a CHL'er (passed up twice in the draft as numerous teammates get chosen) and a pro for him and I don't think he's going to end up as an NHL player but he comes across as appreciative for the chance he's gotten and really most people his age don't get these kinds of experiences. I do always wonder how a player is going to take being sent to a lower level. Some handle it better--some it's just needing to mature more. Talking about the #14 and how he had to earn it--it's the right attitude.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

It's been a rocky road as a CHL'er (passed up twice in the draft as numerous teammates get chosen) and a pro for him and I don't think he's going to end up as an NHL player but he comes across as appreciative for the chance he's gotten and really most people his age don't get these kinds of experiences. I do always wonder how a player is going to take being sent to a lower level. Some handle it better--some it's just needing to mature more. Talking about the #14 and how he had to earn it--it's the right attitude.

I am just glad fans are enjoying the interviews.