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Christian Thomas

current status: Off season

#58 RW | 5'9", 170 lbs. | NY Rangers

Birth Date:May 26, 1992 (21 years old)
Place of Birth:Toronto, Ont.
Shoots:R

Experience:0 years
Drafted:Drafted by NY Rangers in 2010 (2/40).

Season Stats

	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
YTD	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12:46	2	0.00

Scouting Report

Assets:	Owns outstanding hockey sense and a winning pedigree. Can score plenty of goals but he's also capable of setting up his linemates. Is defensively aware.
Flaws:	Must overcome his lack of size (only 5-9, 170 pounds) in order to maximize his National Hockey League potential. Isn't as tough or gritty as his father (Steve Thomas).
Career Potential:	Diminutive but talented scoring winger with upside.

Career Honors & Awards

League	Honor	Description
OHL	Third All-Star Team	2010-11

Movements & Injuries

2013
4/28/2013	Recalled from Connecticut (AHL).
2/25/2013	Assigned to Connecticut (AHL).
2/22/2013	Recalled from Connecticut (AHL).
2011
9/24/2011	Returned to his junior team (Oshawa-OHL).
5/19/2011	Signed by the New York Rangers to a three-year entry-level contract.
2010
9/24/2010	Returned to his junior team (Oshawa-OHL).

Career Transactions

2010
6/26/2010	Drafted by the New York Rangers in the 2nd round (40th overall) in 2010.

Player News

Rangers demote Christian Thomas | 02/25/2013 3:40 PM

News

Christian Thomas has been sent to the minors by the New York Rangers.

Andrew Gross on Twitter

Impact

Thomas made his NHL debut on Saturday. He has 13 goals and 24 points in 52 AHL contests in 2012-13.

Christian Thomas makes NHL debut Saturday | 02/24/2013 1:40 PM

News

Christian Thomas made his NHL debut Saturday night at the Bell Centre against the Montreal Canadiens.

Andrew Gross on Twitter

Impact

The Rangers selected him with the 40th overall pick in the 2010 NHL entry draft. Thomas has been playing his first year of AHL competition with the Connecticut Whale where he has 13 goals and 24 points in 52 games this season. He has not fantasy value this season.

Rangers promote Christian Thomas | 02/23/2013 5:26 PM

News

The New York Rangers have called up Christian Thomas.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Thomas has 13 goals and 24 points in 52 AHL games this season. He's the son of Steve Thomas, who had 933 points in 1,235 career contests. The younger Thomas might make his NHL debut on Saturday.

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Game Log

Date	Team	Opp	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	PPG	PPPTS	SHG	GWG	S	TOI	Status
5/25/2013	NYR	Bos	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/23/2013	NYR	Bos	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/21/2013	NYR	Bos	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/19/2013	NYR	Bos	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/16/2013	NYR	Bos	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/13/2013	NYR	Wsh	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/12/2013	NYR	Wsh	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/10/2013	NYR	Wsh	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/08/2013	NYR	Wsh	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/06/2013	NYR	Wsh	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/04/2013	NYR	Wsh	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
5/02/2013	NYR	Wsh	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
2/23/2013	NYR	Mtl	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	2	12:46	-

Career Regular Season Statistics

Year	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
2012-13	NY Rangers	NHL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	12:46	2	0.00
	Connecticut	AHL	73	19	16	35	5	15	5	0	-	-	148	0.48
2011-12	Connecticut	AHL	5	1	1	2	-1	0	0	0	-	-	9	0.40
	Oshawa	OHL	55	34	33	67	0	12	11	1	-	-	-	1.22
2010-11	Oshawa	OHL	66	54	45	99	20	38	19	2	-	-	-	1.50
2009-10	Oshawa	OHL	64	41	25	66	-10	27	16	4	-	-	-	1.03
2008-09	Oshawa	OHL	27	4	10	14	-16	10	2	0	-	-	-	0.52
	London	OHL	32	4	7	11	9	4	1	0	-	-	-	0.34
	Total Lon/Osh	OHL	59	8	17	25	-7	14	3	0	-	-	-	0.42
NHL	Total	NHL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	2	0.00
AHL	Total	AHL	78	20	17	37	4	15	5	0	-	-	157	0.47
OHL	Total	OHL	244	137	120	257	3	91	49	7	-	-	-	1.05

Career Playoff Statistics

Year	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
2012-13	NY Rangers	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
	Connecticut	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2011-12	Connecticut	AHL	6	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	-	-	4	0.00
	Oshawa	OHL	6	2	2	4	-3	0	0	0	-	-	-	0.67
2010-11	Oshawa	OHL	10	9	10	19	8	4	4	0	-	-	-	1.90
2009-10	Oshawa	OHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2008-09	Oshawa	OHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
AHL	Total	AHL	6	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	-	-	4	0.00
OHL	Total	OHL	16	11	12	23	5	4	4	0	-	-	-	1.44

2012 Game Highs

	TOTAL	OPP	DATE
Goals	0	at Mtl	Feb 23
Assists	0	at Mtl	Feb 23
Points	0	at Mtl	Feb 23
Penalty Minutes	0	at Mtl	Feb 23
Plus/Minus	0	at Mtl	Feb 23
Power Play Goals	0	at Mtl	Feb 23
Power Play Points	0	at Mtl	Feb 23
Shorthanded Goals	0	at Mtl	Feb 23
Shorthanded Points	0	at Mtl	Feb 23
Shots	2	at Mtl	Feb 23

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