Of all the potential defensemen New York could take with its top pick, Šmits is perhaps the closest to being able to step into the NHL.

As an NCAA freshman at North Dakota, the defenseman experienced growing pains that must be weighed against his obvious upside.

The Michigan State commit has shot up draft boards, now ranking among the top defensemen in the 2026 class.

Of all the potential defensemen New York could take with its top pick, Šmits is perhaps the closest to being able to step into the NHL.

The New York Rangers are getting set for an important stretch with the NHL Draft coming up, followed by free agency. After a terrible year for the franchise in

As the New York Rangers start to prepare for the NHL Draft, the team is going to have some big decisions to make when it comes to their two first-round picks. H

Insider notes on Caleb Malhotra, Viggo Björck and others who could enter the discussion for New York's top pick.