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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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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 20: Minnesota Golden Gophers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (5) skates during the third period of the Big Ten Super Saturday College Ice Hockey Game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Michigan State Spartans on January 20, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

2. Ryan Lindgren, LHD

Their are few prospects in the Rangers’ system that are more interesting than Lindgren.

The Minneapolis, Minnesota native isn’t that big for a defenseman at 6-feet, 185 pounds, but he plays like he is.

If you YouTube search Lindgren’s name, you aren’t gonna find many dangles or highlight-reel goals. What you will find is a series of bone crushing hits that will send shivers down your spine.

Lindgren is a throwback defenseman with a twist; while he has a propensity to take the body, he is also excellent at moving the puck.

Lindgren also has future leadership role written all over him. He was named an alternate captain as a sophomore at the University of Minnesota. That is an extremely rare accomplishment, especially at a school like that.

Lindgren played briefly with the Wolf Pack at the end of his sophomore season. In 10 games, the former third round pick notched two goals and two assist, which is surprising production for Lindgren.

He’s not going to put up many points at all. He’s the classic stay-at-home defenseman.

Lindgren will have a very good chance to make the big club out of training camp.

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