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Rangers’ Jaroslav Chmelar is catching up to the NHL game — and making Mike Sullivan take notice
- Chmelar has carved a physical fourth-line role for the Rangers and shown a growing scoring touch.
- Chmelar said the game is starting to slow down for him as he adapts to NHL speed.
- Coach Mike Sullivan praised Chmelar for anticipated plays and improved speed.
- Chmelar acknowledged needing to balance offense with patience on plays.
- Hartford success underpins NHL chances, with 25 points in 46 AHL games.
- Chmelar plans to study video this offseason to prepare for next year.
- Sullivan highlighted Chmelar’s physical and anticipatory work as key assets.
- Chmelar’s NHL adaptation followed a productive AHL season with Hartford Wolf Pack.
- Rangers view Chmelar as a potential retooling-team roster option next season.
- Chmelar’s December NHL call-up marked his first major league exposure since college.
- Chmelar’s development is tied to improving size use and pace to face top competition.
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