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New York Rangers: Five players who could shock us going into training camp

By Victoria Ranieri

MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 20: The New York Rangers celebrate an overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on April 20, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 20: The New York Rangers celebrate an overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on April 20, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 29: New York Rangers Center Filip Chytil (72) skates during 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 Center Filip Chytil (72) skates during 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) /

Filip Chytil

I fully believe that Filip Chytil will be a force during training camp.

The 2017 draftee quickly became one of the Rangers’ most highly touted prospects, almost overnight.

Chytil amazed everyone in his first professional season. Though he only played 46 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack, he recorded 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points. Come December, he was chosen to represent his country for in the World Junior Championships. In seven games played for the Czech Republic, he put up two goals and two assists for an even four points.

When the Rangers continued their downward spiral during the second half of the season, it became apparent that Chytil, along with Lias Andersson, would be called up. Sure enough, they were.

Chytil looked miles better than he did in the two games he played at the start of the season. In the seven games he played come March and April, Chytil recorded his first NHL goals along with two assists.

Chytil showed flashes of brilliance in his short time in the NHL. At 18 years old, he showed that he could hold his own against veteran players.

As for this training camp, I fully expect Chytil to be incredibly successful. Afterwards, I believe he will definitely be on the NHL roster. And, under David Quinn, I expect him to receive serious playing time.

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