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Ranking the New York Rangers’ top five American prospects

By John Williams

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 29: New York Rangers Defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) skates during the New York Rangers Prospect Development Camp on June 29, 2018 at the MSG Training Center in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 29: New York Rangers Defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) skates during the New York Rangers Prospect Development Camp on June 29, 2018 at the MSG Training Center in New York, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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US flags are seen near the Mall in front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on July 3, 2018, a day ahead of the Independence Day holiday. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US flags are seen near the Mall in front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on July 3, 2018, a day ahead of the Independence Day holiday. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images) /

It’s independence Day, so it’s only right if we talk about the New York Rangers’ American players. Who are the top five Americans in their prospect pool?

Happy Fourth of July, everyone!

Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a day that calls for hanging out with your friends, drinking some beers (if you’re over 21, of course…), eating some burgers fresh off the grill and tossing around those old cornhole bags as you look to crush your competition.

During these cherished festivities, the topic of sports always comes up. This year, I’m sure the topic of LeBron James going to LA (which was a stupid move from a basketball standpoint, by the way) or DeMarcus Cousins and the Warriors will come up.

Hockey, and more specifically, the Rangers, will also come up in conversation too.

The Rangers, to non-Rangers fans, look like a complete mess. Little do they know, while the NHL team might not be great in 2018-19, they are beginning to build themselves back up the right way. The prospect pool is growing fast and furiously, and that is extremely exciting.

So on this Independence Day, let’s take a look at the Blueshirts’ prospect pool –more specifically, their American prospect pool — and rank the top five players who represent the Red, White and Blue whenever they step on the ice.

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