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New York Rangers 1997 Draft

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Stefan Cherneski in the first round, the 19th pick overall. Was named Scholastic Player of the Year in the Western Hockey League. Despite missing the final nine weeks of the season with an abdominal injury that consequently kept him out of the 1997 Top Prospects Game, he registered 39 goals (he led the team with 16 power-play goals) and 29 assists in 56 games with the Brandon Wheat Kings.

GM Neil Smith shows Stefan Cherneski what it means to wear Ranger blue.

He is noted as a deceptive skater with good puckhandling skills and is able to read and react in most situations while possessing an excellent shot with a quick release.

General Manager Neil Smith stated that the abdominal injury Cherneski sustained in February was not a major concern when it came time for the Rangers to make their selection. Team doctors felt the injury is not serious and either time or surgery will repair the injury. Smith regarded Cherneski highly, stating that 50 goals was not out of his reach in juniors and that Cherneski will most likely play at least two more years in juniors.

1997 Draft Picks

Round
1
2
3
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
9 Player
Stefan Cherneski
Wes Jarvis
Burke Henry
Tomi Kallarsson
Jason McLean
Johan Lindbom
Michael York
Shawn Degagne
Johan Holmqvist
Mike Mottau
Andrew Proskurnicki
Richard Miller Pos.
RW
D
D
D
G
W
C
G
G
D
LW
D Status
Brandon (WHL)
Kitchener (OHL)
Brandon (WHL)
HPK (Finland) - from CHI via SJ
Moose Jaw (WHL)
HV-71 (Sweden)
Michigan State (CCHA) - from SJ
Kitchener (OHL)
Brynas Gavle (Sweden)
Boston College (Hockey East)
Sarnia (OHL)
Providence (ECAC)

Stefan Cherneski - 1st Round (19th overall)
Cherneski

Position: Rightwing - Brandon, Western Hockey League
Rank: No. 12, North American Central Scouting
Shoots: right
Heigth: 6-1 Weight: 195
Born: Sept. 19, 1978 Birthplace: Thompson, Manitoba
Statistics: GP: 56 G: 39 A: 29 Pts: 68 PIM: 83

Scouting Report: He is a high-scoring, highly skilled forward in his league. He is potentially a gritty offensive player in the NHL. He has the skills to score 40-60 points a season in the NHL. He will need to raise his play to an even higher level offensively next season if he is going to be a legitimate offensive threat in the NHL.
Scouting Notes: Offensive ability is very good ... defensive play is very good ... skating ability is good ... physical play is good ... attitude and work ethic is good.

Wes Jarvis - 2nd Round (46th overall)

Position: Defense - Kitchener, Ontario Hockey League
Rank: No. 38, North American Central Scouting
Shoots: left
Height: 6-4 Weight: 203
Born: April 16, 1979 Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Statistics: GP: 56 G: 4 A: 8 Pts: 12 PIM: 108

Scouting Report: He is an aggressive defenseman with hockey sense. He is potentially a very tough and aggressive defenseman in the NHL, with an offensive upside. He has the skills to score 20-40 points a season in the NHL. He will need to raise his play to an even higher level offensively next season if he is going to be a legitimate offensive threat in the NHL.
Scouting notes: Offensive ability is adequate ... defensive play is good ... skating ability is good ... physical play is good ... attitude and work ethic is good.

Burke Henry - 3rd Round (73rd overall)

Position: defense - Brandon, Western Hockey League
Rank: No. 61, North American Central Scouting
Shoots: left
Height: 6-2 Weight: 190
Born: Jan. 21, 1979 Birthplace: Ste. Rose, Manitoba
Statistics GP: 55 G: 6 A: 25 Pts: 31 PIM: 81

Scouting report: He is a big, strong, two-way defenseman. He is potentially a superior, complete defenseman in the NHL. He has the skills to score 20-40 points a season in the NHL. He needs to improve his his skating ability as well as continue to raise the level of his overall game.
Scouting notes: Offensive ability is good ... defensive play is very good ... skating ability is adequate ... physical play is good ... attitude and work ethic is good.

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