New York Rangers headlined Round 1 with Alberts Smits (#5). Best value came on Ben Macbeath at #64 (A). 2 of their 9 picks graded in the A-range.
The New York Rangers are stacked with 2 first-round picks in 2026 — #5, #26 (via DAL) — the capital to address several needs (C, LW, LD) or package a move up the board. At 5th, the cleanest fits on HockeyMockDraft.com's board are Carson Carels, Viggo Björck, Ethan Belchetz.
Based on HockeyMockDraft.com's current consensus board, the prospects most likely to fit this slot:
The Rangers hold 11 picks across all 7 rounds in 2026, including 2 first-round selections — significant draft capital.
Picking in the top 10, the New York Rangers are in range for a potential cornerstone. Expect a best-player-available approach, leaning toward center if the board breaks evenly.
The New York Rangers earned a B for their 2026 NHL Draft class on HockeyMockDraft.com. New York Rangers headlined Round 1 with Alberts Smits (#5). Best value came on Ben Macbeath at #64 (A). 2 of their 9 picks graded in the A-range.
The New York Rangers made 9 selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, led by Alberts Smits (#5), Ben Macbeath (#64), Danai Shaiikov (#67). See the full list above.
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