Everything you’re saying about the 1st round is true, Ryan. But that 39th pick is undefendable.
- Tonybere

it's a crap shoot and you have to wait and see but this franchise has had more then it's fair share of failed 1st round picks and just bad drafting all together. This was the draft that was supposed to rebuild franchise and it might very well be but 5 defense men and a reach pick for goalie.

You just can't see the genius Vin. Defenceman take longer to get to the NHL, next year all forwards. They get to the NHL at the same time. You guys are so short sighted.
- mdw7413

We have no forward prospects other than Andersson, Chytil Kravstov and Howden, maybe Ronning but I doubt it

We have no forward prospects other than Andersson, Chytil and Howden, maybe Ronning but I doubt it
- KreiderBomb

Thats what next years draft is for.

We have no forward prospects other than Andersson, Chytil and Howden, maybe Ronning but I doubt it
- KreiderBomb

Andersson and Chytill are pretty much locks for opening night so I guess we are down to 2 prospects

We have no forward prospects other than Andersson, Chytil and Howden, maybe Ronning but I doubt it
- KreiderBomb

Kravtsov?

NHL network just basically politely asked Chayka what the (frank) were you thinking at #5.

He has one eye on the TV
- TPC

Never gets old.

Kravtsov?
- Slimtj100

Sorry I forgot about him in all the D we took

NHL network just basically politely asked Chayka what the (frank) were you thinking at #5.
- smellmyfinger

Yea I mean i bet a team would have loved to trade up to the 5th spot. They might have been able to get great assets back in a trade and still get their guy a little later

Andersson and Chytill are pretty much locks for opening night so I guess we are down to 2 prospects
- TPC

Kravtsov is already NHL size and playing with adults in the KHL. I’d be stunned if he wasn’t on the Rags opening night lineup in 2019-20.

NHL network just basically politely asked Chayka what the (frank) were you thinking at #5.
- smellmyfinger

Andersson and Chytill are pretty much locks for opening night so I guess we are down to 2 prospects
- TPC

The thing is, if they end up missing on those two they’re effed. Only so much Kreider can do

NHL network just basically politely asked Chayka what the (frank) were you thinking at #5.
- smellmyfinger

Mr. All-Analytics-No-Emotion John Chayka "fell in love" with Hayton and watch all his games.

Relegate that dirt squad.

We have no forward prospects other than Andersson, Chytil and Howden, maybe Ronning but I doubt it
- KreiderBomb

Ugh lundmark, Brendl oh wait!!! Seriously though I remember how excited I was when they drafted them 2 Lundmark was 9th pick overall too. What a waste!

Yea I mean i bet a team would have loved to trade up to the 5th spot. They might have been able to get great assets back in a trade and still get their guy a little later
- TPC

Draft is a crap shoot, they screwed the pooch by not trading down for a possibly NHL-ready player to take their guy later.
But what do I know? I'm just a fan.

The thing is, if they end up missing on those two they’re effed. Only so much Kreider can do
- Slimtj100

It's hard to ignore the fact that the Rangers are a top FA destination. They have a little more room for error in the draft then teams like the Islanders because they'll always be able to fill roster deficiencies with FA's when needed.

Mr. All-Analytics-No-Emotion John Chayka "fell in love" with Hayton and watch all his games.

Relegate that sand squad.
- eichiefs9

Fixed

Paul Cotter could be a good pick...?
https://www.eliteprospect...player/284097/paul-cotter
forget it - he's gone

It's hard to ignore the fact that the Rangers are a top FA destination. They have a little more room for error in the draft then teams like the Islanders because they'll always be able to fill roster deficiencies with FA's when needed.
- eichiefs9

Curious now that team is in rebuild how attractive it is for free agents

The thing is, if they end up missing on those two they’re effed. Only so much Kreider can do
- Slimtj100

That is what will salvage everything for me, just give Kreider the C

Curious now that team is in rebuild how attractive it is for free agents
- TPC

It will be plenty attractive because everyone knows their rebuild isn't going to last for 12 years like the Islanders' did/is.

Young rich guys want to live/play in Manhattan. Original 6 team. It's an attractive destination no matter what.

That is what will salvage everything for me, just give Kreider the C
- TPC

JVR is a Ranger. Book it.

wtf - we picked a winger

https://www.eliteprospect...er/285894/lauri-pajuniemi

https://finnprospects.com/player/lauri-pajuniemi/

JVR is a Ranger. Book it.
- mdw7413

Yea if we get JVR or Patches O Houlian, I will be happy as well

It will be plenty attractive because everyone knows their rebuild isn't going to last for 12 years like the Islanders' did/is.

Young rich guys want to live/play in Manhattan. Original 6 team. It's an attractive destination no matter what.
- eichiefs9

With the Way the Division is going, Rangers might be in the basement for a bit. Metro is getting stacked