G-Cagg’s Interview Series: Rangers’ Prospect Antoine Lafleur

Since my radio show is currently off-air I decided to bring some of my interviews here to THW. This installment of what will hopefully be many interviews took place with Rangers’ goaltending prospect Antoine Lafleur, who was drafted in the second round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Below is our conversation:

GC: When you were growing up, who was your favorite hockey player? What was your favorite team?

AF: My favorite player growing up was Roberto Luongo and my favorite team was the Montreal Canadiens.

GC: What was your reaction to getting drafted by the New York Rangers in the 2007 Entry draft?

AF: For sure I was very happy because there are not a lot of hockey players that get to be drafted. But I was even more happy to go in the second round.

GC: Do you have a certain routine on the day of a game? Any superstitions?

AF: Not really.

GC: Where do you see yourself playing next season?

AF: I hope to be playing some games in the AHL.

GC: If you were teaching someone to play goalie, what would you say are the most important basic skills?

AF: You have to be big in net and agressive on the shooter; and to never give up.

GC: Finally, if you were not a professional hockey player, what occupation would you like to have?

AF: I would like to be an eye doctor.

I want to thank Antoine for taking the time to answer my questions. The Rangers’ starting goaltending position is set for a while, but with current backup Steve Valiquette a free agent, who knows, we may see Lafleur on Broadway this winter! Stay tuned for more interviews as the off-season progresses.

Greg Caggiano, a high school senior,  is the correspondent for the New York Rangers here on THW. He hosts an online hockey radio alongside Devils’ writer Brett Bodner called Rinkside. If you have any questions or comments for him, please contact him at nyr1199@comcast.net.

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