The Athletic came out with a top-100 prospect list [https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5612279/2024/07/16/nhl-prospects-ranking-celebrini-michkov/] under the age of 23 who have yet to establish themselves as an NHL regular and one notable Rangers first round pick cracked the ranking. Sean Avery Illustrates Rangers Perfect Shift That is no other than Gabe Perreault who was ranked No. 13 on this prestigious list. The Rangers selected Perreault with the 23rd pick in the 2023 NHL Draft as many media pundits proclaimed that New York got a steal late in the first round. In 36 games with Boston College last year, the 19-year-old recorded 19 goals, 41 assists and 60 points while he was third in the nation averaging 1.67 points per game, only trailing 2024 first overall pick Macklin Celebrini. “You can say what you will about his linemates at the NTDP and BC,” The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler wrote. “But it’s Perreault who holds the program’s single-season points record and it was Perreault who, before missing a few games to injury, led the Eagles in scoring as a freshman for much of last season before finishing with a rare 60-point season anyway. “He’s a better skater than he gets credit for, with above-average speed for my money and room to add power and pick up another step as he gets stronger. Because of his genetics, he should be able to add the necessary weight and strength eventually, too.” Perreault joined the Rangers for development camp, but he will be returning to Boston College for his sophomore season, continuing his development. “I honestly haven’t really thought about that too much,” said Perreault. “[I’m] just focused on another big year at school, trying to focus there, have a good season, and hopefully win a national championship. And then when that time comes, I’ll probably discuss it with my family, my agent, obviously the Rangers, see where they think I’m at and most importantly where I think I’m at and then I’ll make a decision from there.” Some other prospects in this top-100 list include Celebrini, Matvei Michkov, Ivan Demidov, Artyom Levshunov and Zeev Buium.
