Justin Azevedo has been used primarily as a center, but has also seen time on the wings filling in on the top three lines for wingers when necessary.  Azevedo's quick development in the OHL as well as some injuries in the Rangers' lineup necessitating a place on the top 3 lines have been a pleasent surprise for both the team and Justin Azevedo.  Originally he was slotted for the 4th line to be used a center.  The energy and enthusiam that he brings to the team have left most Rangers' fans begging to see Azevedo on the ice more often.  He has been pressing veteran players for ice time, especially after returning from the under-17 championships playing for team Ontario with Rangers' teammates: Myles Applebaum and Mark Packwood.  Justin's Chatham Maroons in 2003-'04 were playoff champions.

Azevedo compares quite favourably with former Rangers' center Trevor Gallant (who's trade to North Bay was the only thing that prevented him from being the highest all-time scorer in frachise history.  Azevedo appears intelligent on the ice beyond his years, evidence of this fact would be coach Peter DeBoer's use of Azevedo late in games as a center, as well as rare spot duty on playing the point on the powerplay.  The best part of Azevedo's game is the part that is yet to come, he has another three years of junior eligability remaining after his rookie season and once fully matured easily has 100-point potential in the league.