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

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 New York Rangers were very busy on Friday night in the first round, and that carried over to Saturday on the second day of the draft. Coming into the draft

The New York Rangers have been doing an excellent job during the 2026 NHL Draft, easily one of the biggest winners thus far. After focusing on addressing their

The Rangers added eight more prospects to their pipeline on the second day of the draft and executed two trades.

The New York Rangers have finished up the 2026 NHL Draft, and early indicators are that they have done a nice job. Coming into the draft, the team had a lot of

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