7. Michael Del Zotto, D—New York Rangers
6′1", 195 lbs. DOB: June 24, 1990
Drafted 20th overall (First Round) in 2008
A bit of a surprise to crack the final roster in the Big Apple, Del Zotto quickly proved that he belonged at the NHL level. With a hot start that saw him put up four goals and 12 points in his first 14 games, Del Zotto launched himself to the top of the rookie scoring charts and the Rangers to the top of the NHL standings. Opposing teams were quick to adjust to the Blueshirts' new power play weapon, and soon, both the 19-year-old and the Rangers returned to Earth. Struggling a bit through the middle of the season, the Ontario native came back strong after the Olympic break to tally three goals and 11 points in his final 19 ga ...
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Del Zotto Ranked Seventh in Hockey’s Future Calder Poll
April 22nd, 2010 by Broadway Hockey Daily Leave a reply »
A year ago, everyone thought Bobby Sanguinetti was the Rangers’ top defensive prospect, but as it turns out, the 19-year-old Michael Del Zotto leap-frogged him onto the roster and put together one impressive season. Not impressive enough to win the Calder Trophy given to the best rookie, but he did finish seventh in a recent Hockey’s Future poll:
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