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New York Rangers: Looking at the Wolf Pack’s most recent signings

By John Williams

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 14: Northeastern Huskies forward Zach Aston-Reese (12) attempts poke checks University of New Hampshire Wildcats forward Jason Salvaggio (10) during the first period of the game between the University of New Hampshire Wildcats and the Northeastern Huskies on January 14, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. (Photo by John Kavouris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 14: Northeastern Huskies forward Zach Aston-Reese (12) attempts poke checks University of New Hampshire Wildcats forward Jason Salvaggio (10) during the first period of the game between the University of New Hampshire Wildcats and the Northeastern Huskies on January 14, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. (Photo by John Kavouris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Northeastern Huskies forward Zach Aston-Reese (12) attempts poke checks University of New Hampshire Wildcats forward Jason Salvaggio (10) during the first period of the game between the University of New Hampshire Wildcats and the Northeastern Huskies on January 14, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. (Photo by John Kavouris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 14: Northeastern Huskies forward Zach Aston-Reese (12) attempts poke checks University of New Hampshire Wildcats forward Jason Salvaggio (10) during the first period of the game between the University of New Hampshire Wildcats and the Northeastern Huskies on January 14, 2017 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. (Photo by John Kavouris/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Jason Salvaggio

Salvaggio and Melanson had very similar paths to getting their first pro hockey contract.

Salvaggio played his entire four-year college career with the University of New Hampshire. He was on top of his game during his junior season.

He won the NCAA (New England) Most Improved Player of the Year Award after scoring 36 points in 40 games. He has this in common with Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey who won the same award in 2014-15.

Salvaggio’s senior season was a bit rough, though. In 36 games, the Hanson, Massachusetts native only totaled 16 points.

Salvaggio is a left-handed center who has a lot of skill to his game. He will attempt to make the Wolf Pack out of camp just like Melanson, but Salvaggio is the better player.

After he graduated, the Pack brought him in to play four games where he was held scoreless. It’ll be interesting to see if the 23-year old will rediscover his scoring touch in either the AHL or ECHL this season.

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