Victor Mancini ‘excited’ for Rangers chance after ‘crazy’ journey
EDMONTON, Alberta — The Rangers recalled Victor Mancini on Friday after Zach Jones suffered an upper-body injury. Mancini was immediately inserted into the Rangers' lineup for Saturday night's game against the Oilers at Rogers Place, as Jones skated for eight straight games and was considered day-to-day. Mancini, 21, was about to put on his skates […]
Rangers’ Victor Mancini trying to ‘find the positives’
DETROIT — Victor Mancini caught the attention of the Rangers' coaching staff during the preseason with a series of jobs that pushed him to earn a spot in the lineup right out of training camp. His toughness in the possession game, his ability to escape with the puck, and his knack for taking opponents out […]
Rangers’ Victor Mancini gets practice look as pair with Adam Fox
Connor McKee skated on the left side of Adam Fox in Thursday's preseason game against the Bruins at the Garden, but skated on the back side during Friday's varsity practice as the Blueshirts search for a replacement for Ryan Lindgren. It was young Victor Mancini who had the opportunity to skate with the number 23. […]
Rangers’ Victor Mancini turning heads during preseason
Victor Mancini joined the squad himself long before Ryan Lindgren was ruled out for the coming weeks. The 6-foot-3, 229-pound defenseman was a pleasant surprise during the Rangers' training camp, asserting himself with the opportunities he was given and impressing head coach Peter Laviolette. He has had several opportunities to play in the main group. […]
Victor Mancini answers Peter Laviolette’s Rangers challenge to make impression
The Rangers don't have many open positions in the lineup, but head coach Peter Laviolette has issued a challenge to his expanded team to step up and get the head coach's attention. In a lineup loaded with prospects for Boston on Sunday night, it was Victor Mancini who made an impression. Mancini scored the team's […]