Though there was no affirmation but, it appears that evidently the Rangers can be preserving Victor Mancini on their roster this season with the rookie in line to begin his first match within the season opener.
Victor Mancini In Line To Play Season Opener
Rangers rookie sensation Victor Mancini might be in line to make his debut on the season opener in opposition to Pittsburgh this week, with an enormous season forward anticipated for the 22-year-old.
Mancini impressed in the course of the Rangers preseason tour and following apply on Monday it was confirmed that the New York star has an opportunity of enjoying in opposition to the Penguins this week.
#NYR have agreed to phrases with defenseman Victor Mancini on a two-year, entry-level contract. Full particulars ➡️ https://t.co/YEPpC4H9si pic.twitter.com/iOzK8d17bK
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 2, 2024
On how he’ll react ought to he make his debut in opposition to the Penguins, Mancini admitted that he could be as emotional as anybody making their NHL debut.
“I’ll be at slightly loss for phrases I feel,” Mancini stated. “It could be very particular to share that with my household as nicely at any time when that first recreation may be. To share that second with them could be the perfect half for me.”
“It could clearly be very particular. That is the extent that you just wish to be at, the place everybody needs to be at. To get this style of issues in coaching camp, to see the place you wish to be, it undoubtedly motivates you.
“You wish to keep right here, you wish to be on the highest degree, you wish to play with the very best degree of gamers.”
Tremendous tuning. pic.twitter.com/CnlE11RUgQ
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 7, 2024
Mancini was partnered up with Zac Jones on the proper throughout apply this week and it appears that evidently the pair will start the season collectively in New York.
Regardless of the rumours of Mancini beginning, head coach Peter Laviolette wouldn’t give something away forward of the 2024 marketing campaign: “All people’s nonetheless in play to be within the lineup that’s right here proper now, and so we’ve checked out issues in apply and, yeah, he’s [Mancini] a risk.”
The Rangers NHL season will get underway on Wednesday afternoon in Pittsburgh with Mancini anticipated to shine in recreation 1.