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The Rangers have made the necessary moves to ensure that Anthony Duclair remains with the team. (AP Photo)

Anthony Duclair is just 19 years of age, but anyone who has seen the young forward play would have no idea of his lack of experience.

The Rangers came into camp with a lot of promising young talent with the likes of Kevin Hayes, Jesper Fast, and the already experienced J.T. Miller -- all of whom have grabbed a roster spot.

But the third-round 2013 draft choice was definitely not expected to shine as much as he did during this preseason.

Duclair's poise, on-ice awareness, and confident play have left the Rangers' brass no choice but to give him some well-deserved time with the big dogs as well.

Coming straight from juniors, Duclair was outstanding during his last season in the QMJHL, but rarely do players succeed at adjusting to the faster pace of the NHL so quickly.

The winger averaged nearly 1.7 points per game with the Quebec Remparts, and his confidence of play clearly carried over to the Rangers' training camp and preseason as he averaged a point per game through five games.

Head coach Alain Vigneault recognizes the dynamic play that Duclair brings.

"He's got an NHL skill set. The hands, the speed, the thinking with the puck... it's there," said Vigneault during the post-practice conference Monday.

Beyond Vigneault, the organization as a whole is showing confidence in him as they move contracts to compensate for the surprise addition to the projected line-up.

The Rangers have elected to trade for veteran AHL winger, Joey Crabb, who will likely step in for Duclair on the Hartford Wolfpack.

Though he has now made the opening-night roster, this is just the beginning for the teenage forward. Vigneault has stressed that he must continue to prove himself to stick with the team.

Duclair presents all Rangers fans a new player to follow and root for as the page turns from their heart-breaking Stanley Cup finals loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Duclair was not even alive for the Rangers last Stanley Cup championship in 1994, but Rangers fans will certainly be hoping that he helps deliver them their next one.