Rangers Roundup: Here comes the Czar, Kravtsov on the way, and Vigneault in Philly

Anthony Scultore Updated: Apr 15, 2019

Igor Shestyorkin and Vitali Kravtsov agree to deals

The Rangers prized goalie prospect and heir apparent to Henrik Lundqvist is on the way. As is their top pick from last year’s draft.

The Rangers will have two of their top prospects in the mix next season after agreeing to contracts with goaltender Igor Shesterkin and 2018 first-round pick (ninth overall) Vitaly Kravtsov, as @RickCarpiniello reports. https://t.co/je8NJzb1La
— The Athletic New York (@TheAthleticNYC) April 15, 2019

The Rangers will have both Shestyorkin and Kravtsov in camp and battling for rosters spots next September.

Vigneault in Philly

BREAKING: The #Flyers have named Alain Vigneault as the 21st head coach in franchise history! https://t.co/FDSifRzyG7
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 15, 2019

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