The NHL Draft is a stressful event for every team, though for some more than others. Rebuilding teams are under immense pressure to build a credible foundation for a new team and prove to fans that a year of suffering was worth it. Contending teams are, of course, thrilled with their standing but have limited resources to replenish the ranks or risk an eventual organizational crash
The Rangers, relatively speaking, find themselves in a fairly comfortable position. They’re a young team that is demonstrably rising, possess one of the top prospect pools in the league, and will enter the 2020 Draft (whenever it will be) with 10 selections.