NYR TODAY SUN 6/5: prospect Review, Alumni Birthdays, TDINYRH

RANGERS PROSPECTS REVIEW:
Brandon Halverson Goaltender: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
Ht: 6' 04"  Wt: 203 Shoots: Right Born: 3/20/1996

Drafted by New York Rangers, Round 2 #59 overall in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft
Turning Pro after his 3rd season in junior hockey with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds is coming off a sub par season after recording 40 wins one year earlier Halverson recorded 20 wins, 17 losses and 4 ties with a GAA of 3.00 and Save percentage of .907. Ranked as the Rangers number 16 prospect he is a tall, puck stopper who moves well in the crease, has good reflexes and tracks the puck well through traffic. Very communicative and able to play the puck like a third defenseman. The Butterfly keeper needs some technical work but has good upside. On July 2nd of 2015 the Rangers signed the 19 year old goalie to an entry-level contract. A player who some experts feel is the heir apparent to Henrik Lundqvist is also the first Rangers’ draft pick in franchise history to earn at least 40 wins in juniors in one season. Look for him to get a solid chance at making the Hartford Wolf Pack this coming season as their starter.

NYR Alumni Birthdays 6/4 
Chris Holt G (2005-2006) Shawn McCosh C (1994-1995) Frank Peters D (1930-1931)

Today in NYR History June 5

1963: The Rangers select Al Osborne fourth overall of the 1963 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the first player taken by the Rangers in a draft.
Al Osborne never played for the Rangers or in the NHL but did play in five leagues over the course of his career (OHA,CPHL,EHL,AHL,OHASr).