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Post by Score on Jul 2, 2007 13:22:03 GMT -3
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Post by houdinithecat on Jul 2, 2007 16:41:55 GMT -3
LaLaLaPrise is saying that he has a problem between the ears. Don't ask me how he comes to that conclusion. Good of Lalaprise to admit it - and for what it's worth, I agree.
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Post by Score on Jul 16, 2007 6:04:42 GMT -3
Antoine Lafleur, G Height: 6'4; Weight: 186 DOB: 12/12/88 2006-07 Team: PEI Rocket/QMJHL Drafted: 2nd round, # 48 overall
With their second-round selection, the Rangers chose the biggest goaltender in the draft. Lafleur completed his second season as a member of the Rocket in 2006-07 and had made major improvements in his play during the regular season (49 games, 2.97 GAA, .909 save percentage). Although not as impressive in the playoffs, Lafleur has good lateral movement, stays square to the shooter and is not afraid to come out high to challenge the shooter. He does need some work with his glove hand, but his size and hockey smarts will serve him well as he strives to move to the next level.
Prior to this draft, Al Montoya and Chris Holt were the only young netminders in the Rangers' system. Montoya is almost NHL ready and there are questions about Holt's ability to become an NHL-level goaltender. So, it was imperative that the Rangers select a netminder in this draft. Ranked third overall by NHL Central Scouting, it was somewhat of a surprise that he would be selected before both Trevor Cann and Jeremy Smith, but his size makes Lafleur a desirable netminder.
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