"He was just full of energy, full of enthusiasm, really excited. … He said he was really looking forward to the day when he could come play for the New York Rangers ."

"We are extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Alexei. On behalf of the New York Rangers organization, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family. Alexei was an intelligent, energetic young man, with tremendous talent and an extremely bright future." -- Rangers GM Glen Sather

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