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Rangers' Joey Keane: Signs entry-level deal

Keane probably won't get a look at the highest level this season, but he can kick his professional career into high gear at AHL Hartford. Selected 88th overall in the 2018 Draft, the 19-year-old blueliner has eight goals and 29 helpers over 61 OHL games between the Barrie Colts and London Knights this season.

Rangers' Joey Keane: Surprise WJC snub

Keane will be returning to OHL Barrie instead of competing in the tournament. As a right-handed shot who can fill a variety of roles, Keane certainly appeared to have the inside track to a spot on the club, but the United States coaching staff opted for Philadelphia fourth-rounder Jack St. Ivany instead. It's disappointing for Keane, but there is little doubt that the 2018 third-round selection has seen his stock rise in a major way this season.

Rangers' Joey Keane: Prime candidate for Team USA WJC club

With 20 points in 28 games for the Colts, Keane is on the exact same scoring pace he was a season ago in which he posted 44 points in 62 games for Barrie. Keane moves the puck well and is an asset on the power play. He also excels at defending in open space. Keane's stock has risen since the Rangers selected him 88th overall this past June. Due to his productive campaign and the fact he is a right-handed shot, Keane stands a good chance of cracking the United States World Junior roster later this month.