Making the Case NHL Draft 2026
Making The Case: Carson Carels
Carels’s rise in the rankings could leave him out of reach, but he would be a phenomenal addition to the Rangers prospect pool.
Chris Feldman
New York Rangers Prospects
Should the Rangers Trade Down in the Draft With St. Louis?
If McKenna, Stenberg, Carels, and Malhotra are all gone by pick five, should the Rangers trade down to 11 and 15? The math is more compelling than you might think.
Draft Radar Scouting Report
Draft Radar Scouting Report: The Ruck Twins
For the first time in 26 years, a pair of twins will be drafted—and both Ruck brothers could land on the Rangers' radar. Here's what they bring to the table.
New York Rangers Analysis
Five Second Round Draft Targets for the New York Rangers
The Rangers pick near the end of round two, but that doesn't mean they can't come away with real value—here are the names worth targeting, and the ones worth trading up for.
2026 Report Cards
2026 Rangers Report Card: Alexis Lafrenière
Lafrenière stepped up in the absence of Artemi Panarin but is it enough to assure the Rangers that he is a key part of their future?
NHL Draft
Chris Feldman's 2026 Mock Draft: Second Edition
Round two of the 2026 mock draft has Chris weighing prospect rankings against what each team actually needs. Some of the results may surprise you.
2026 Elimination Evals
2026 Elimination Eval: Montreal Canadiens
The final team eliminated ahead of the Cup Final, the Canadiens continue to make progress, but the ultimate goal remains just out of reach.
Making the Case NHL Draft 2026
Making The Case: Keaton Verhoeff
A big, well-rounded defenseman fresh off a visit to the Frozen Four, Keaton Verhoeff could have one of the highest chances to be chosen by the Rangers.
Draft Radar Scouting Report
New York Rangers Draft Radar May Scouting Report
Potential steals, goalscorers, and more right handed defensemen. This edition of the Draft Radar Series highlights three more names who could be of interest to the Rangers.
2026 Elimination Evals
2026 Elimination Eval: Colorado Avalanche
They were the heavy favorites to win the 2026 Stanley Cup but injuries to the league's best players proved that when it comes to Vegas, the house always wins—even on the road.
Making the Case NHL Draft 2026
Making The Case: Ethan Belchetz
Belchetz has 40-goal upside and checks every box the Rangers prioritize. But a broken clavicle and a defense-heavy draft class would make using the fifth pick on him a real gamble.
Making the Case NHL Draft 2026
Making The Case: Oscar Hemming
Oscar Hemming has the size, the shot, and the net-front game the Rangers sorely needs. So is he the right pick at fifth overall? Making The Case weighs his upside against deeper positional needs.