Though there was no affirmation but, it appears that evidently the Rangers can be preserving Victor Mancini on their roster this season with the rookie in line to start out his first match within the season opener.
Victor Mancini In Line To Play Season Opener
Rangers rookie sensation Victor Mancini could possibly be in line to make his debut on the season opener in opposition to Pittsburgh this week, with a giant season forward anticipated for the 22-year-old.
Mancini impressed through the Rangers preseason tour and following apply on Monday it was confirmed that the New York star has an opportunity of enjoying 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 could be as emotional as anybody making their NHL debut.
“I’ll be at a bit of loss for phrases I believe,” Mancini mentioned. “It will be very particular to share that with my household as nicely every time that first recreation is perhaps. To share that second with them could be the very best half for me.”
“It will clearly be very particular. That is the extent that you simply need to be at, the place everybody needs to be at. To get this style of issues in coaching camp, to see the place you need to be, it undoubtedly motivates you.
“You need to keep right here, you need to be on the highest stage, you need to play with the very best stage of gamers.”
Advantageous tuning. pic.twitter.com/CnlE11RUgQ
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 7, 2024
Mancini was partnered up with Zac Jones on the fitting throughout apply this week and it appears that 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 apply 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.
