Who Rangers could target with newly decided NHL draft pick after Canadiens’ Game 7 triumph
The New York Rangers are preparing for the upcoming NHL draft with seven selections in the first 92 picks. Their positioning was solidified after the Canadiens' Game 7 victory, which locked the Rangers into the No. 26 pick. The team is expected to target a center or defenseman, with several intriguing prospects available depending on the draft's progression.
- ▪The Rangers have seven selections in the first 92 picks of the upcoming NHL draft.
- ▪They are locked into the No. 26 pick after the Canadiens' Game 7 win.
- ▪The team is likely to draft a center or defenseman, with Caleb Malhotra being a potential target.
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NHL New York Rangers Who Rangers could target with newly decided NHL draft pick after Canadiens’ Game 7 triumph By Mollie Walker Published May 19, 2026, 6:44 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Rangers have seven selections to make through the first 92 picks of the draft next month. This became official following the Canadiens’ Game 7 triumph in overtime against the Sabres to advance to the Eastern Conference final Monday night, which locked the Blueshirts into the No. 26 spot for a pick acquired by trade, and finalized the exact positioning of the top two selections the organization will make June 26-27 in Buffalo.
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