Though there was no affirmation but, evidently the Rangers might be maintaining Victor Mancini on their roster this season with the rookie in line to begin his first match within the season opener.
Victor Mancini In Line To Play Season Opener
Rangers rookie sensation Victor Mancini might be in line to make his debut on the season opener in opposition to Pittsburgh this week, with an enormous season forward anticipated for the 22-year-old.
Mancini impressed throughout the Rangers preseason tour and following observe on Monday it was confirmed that the New York star has an opportunity of taking part in in opposition to the Penguins this week.
#NYR have agreed to phrases with defenseman Victor Mancini on a two-year, entry-level contract. Full particulars ➡️ https://t.co/YEPpC4H9si pic.twitter.com/iOzK8d17bK
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 2, 2024
On how he’ll react ought to he make his debut in opposition to the Penguins, Mancini admitted that he can be as emotional as anybody making their NHL debut.
“I’ll be at just a little loss for phrases I believe,” Mancini stated. “It could be very particular to share that with my household as properly each time that first recreation is perhaps. To share that second with them can be the perfect half for me.”
“It could clearly be very particular. That is the extent that you simply wish to be at, the place everybody desires to be at. To get this style of issues in coaching camp, to see the place you wish to be, it undoubtedly motivates you.
“You wish to keep right here, you wish to be on the highest degree, you wish to play with the best degree of gamers.”
Positive tuning. pic.twitter.com/CnlE11RUgQ
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 7, 2024
Mancini was partnered up with Zac Jones on the fitting throughout observe this week and evidently the pair will start the season collectively in New York.
Regardless of the rumours of Mancini beginning, head coach Peter Laviolette wouldn’t give something away forward of the 2024 marketing campaign: “All people’s nonetheless in play to be within the lineup that’s right here proper now, and so we’ve checked out issues in observe and, yeah, he’s [Mancini] a chance.”
The Rangers NHL season will get underway on Wednesday afternoon in Pittsburgh with Mancini anticipated to shine in recreation 1.
