The New York Rangers have two first round picks and that pick will depend on how deep the Carolina Hurricanes or Toronto Maple Leafs can get in the playoffs. Ranger fans should be hoping for first round knockouts so it will be a higher pick, unless the NHL decides on some other way of determining the order of selection.
The Rangers are still in dire need of depth at forward. They have a handful of prospects who stand a chance of a whiff of NHL action and this pick is perfect for building up that depth.
The one factor this year is the wide disparity of opinions.