The smile is indelible. The skill is undeniable. And it seems like soon enough, every Rangers fan is going to see it.
Young forward Vitali Kravtsov, the No. 9-overall pick a year ago, was a dynamo, the best player on the ice during the first scrimmage of prospects camp in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday afternoon.
“I want to be a fun guy, because when you’re not smiling, you’re not happy,” the bubbly 19-year-old Russian said, choosing not to use an interpreter as he gets a better handle on the English language. “Everybody here is so fun, it’s good.