Following the New York Rangers’ many injuries, a fair few forwards that primarily play in the AHL have taken roles with the big club. Nicklas Jensen was traded to the Rangers for Emerson Etem in 2016. Since then, Jensen has been playing for the Wolf Pack, proving his worth on the top two lines.
Jensen’s prospect report, per Hockeys Future, reads as follows:
Jensen can flat out fly, with an explosive first few strides, and great acceleration. His stickhandling is also very good, and he is creative when in possession of the puck. More of a pure scorer who likes to shoot the puck than a playmaker, he has shown flashes of improving his ability to read the play and take advantage of open teammates in his second pro season in North America.