Rangers Land No. 5 Pick, Weigh Center Focus or Bold Trade
The New York Rangers fell to No. 5 in the 2026 NHL Draft after the lottery, giving them two first‑round selections (the second around Nos. 23–27 from the K’Andre Miller trade). They could use the 5th pick to address center depth with rising prospect Caleb Malhotra or target a top defenseman, but they also have the option to pursue a big trade to accelerate a rebuild, depending on how the second round unfolds and market opportunities.