New York Rangers: Top five prospects to keep an eye on

NEWARK, NJ - SEPTEMBER 23: New York Rangers defensemen Brandon Crawley (73) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during a preseason NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers on September 23, 2017 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The Devils defeated the Rangers 2-1.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - SEPTEMBER 23: New York Rangers defensemen Brandon Crawley (73) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during a preseason NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers on September 23, 2017 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The Devils defeated the Rangers 2-1.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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NEWARK, NJ – SEPTEMBER 23: New York Rangers defensemen Brandon Crawley (73) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during a preseason NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers on September 23, 2017 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The Devils defeated the Rangers 2-1.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The New York Rangers have no reason to worry about their future, and it’s for one reason- their prospects. Here are the top five to keep an eye on.

Prospects are an important part of any professional organization. It’s not only what keeps their future looking good. It’s also what can bail them out of tough situations during the season if there are any injuries. The New York Rangers, luckily, have nothing to worry about in this regard.

Coming up with a list of top prospects proved to be more difficult than fans would imagine. It’s a good problem to have, though. It means that there are a lot of good, promising names that will one day fight for a position in the NHL.

There’s also a lot of diversity among positions, including forwards, defenseman, and goaltenders. While the following list is in no particular order, each of these prospects have their own personal skills and playing styles that will potentially allow them to compete on an elite level in the near future.

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