Kaapo Kakko poses for a photo after being selected as the number two overall pick to the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft (Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports)
What happened on June 21 in the history of the New York Rangers
On this date in 2019, the New York Rangers had their highest draft slot in post expansion NHL history, selecting Kaapo Kakko with the second overall pick, won in the draft lottery weeks earlier. There was no doubt about who they would take once the New Jersey Devils selected Jack Hughes with the top pick.