For the New York Rangers, they needed to draft a defenseman; they delivered with the No. 5 overall selection of Alberts Smits. Smits is one of the most physical

With the NHL Draft officially here, the New York Rangers have made their selection at fifth overall. Following a terrible campaign, the Rangers knew that they

The 6-foot-3 Latvian is considered by many to be the most pro-ready defenseman in this year’s prospect class.

With the No. 5 overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft, the New York Rangers drafted Alberts Smits from Latvia — making history. Smits became the highest drafte

The NHL Draft has come to a close for the New York Rangers, and there are plenty of takeaways and reactions to what was a strong two days. Coming into the draf

For the New York Rangers, they needed to draft a defenseman; they delivered with the No. 5 overall selection of Alberts Smits. Smits is one of the most physical

The New York Rangers did a great job of restocking their organizational pipeline during the 2026 NHL Draft. They addressed a major need with the No. 5 pick, sel

For the New York Rangers, focusing on defensemen in the 2026 NHL Draft was an absolute need; after drafting Alberts Smits in the first round, this need was addi