New York Rangers Former Defensive Prospects Lands On NHL Waivers Just Days Away From Opening-Night
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It was announced today by the Vancouver Canucks organization that they have placed former Rangers defenseman Victor Mancini on waivers. Mancini was sent to Vancouver last season, as part of the JT Miller deal, and hasn't been able to make the opening night roster yet.
The Vancouver Canucks have cut former Rangers defenseman Victor Mancini from the lineup. As the team is aiming for a younger roster, the move is puzzling, as the former 5th-round pick of the Blueshirts has been knocking on the door of a roster spot in the NHL after last season.
He was acquired in the JT Miller trade, which saw Mancini, Filip Chytil, and a 1st-round pick sent to Vancouver.
Mancini would play a total of 31 NHL games last season, split between the Vancouver Canucks, and the New York Rangers. He'd score 8 points (2-6) in that time frame.
General Manager Patrik Allvin sent him to Abbotsford, along with defenseman Tom Wallinder, as they didn't have what it takes to survive training camp at this point in their career.
Why Victor Mancini Didn't Make The Vancouver Canucks Lineup
Mancini wasn't able to win the battle between himself, Tom Willander, and Elias Pettersson ( the defenseman). The team chose to go with Pettersson, as Mancini's contract allows him to be waived to the AHL despite his best efforts in preseason play showing he's NHL-ready.
Per the Canucks Army:
As for Mancini, he turned in a relatively strong preseason, and seemed to get better with each game he played. Acquired last season in the JT Miller trade, Mancini dominated at the AHL level for stretches during the Abby Canucks' playoff run, and he certainly looks to be on the cusp of earning his keep in the NHL. In the end, the Canucks' coaching staff elected to go with Pettersson as the winner of the much-talked-about preseason battle
It's shameful that he is experiencing the same shortcomings he's found in New York.
Will he have a better shot at winning a spot in the lineup next season?
Previously on NY Rangers Insider
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