On Sunday, the NHL Draft Lottery was held, and the Rangers first round fate was decided. When all the balls stopped popping, the Blueshirts ended up with the #9 overall pick. The gang around here has done some really nice analyses and historical context of the pick, but I haven’t gotten a chance to weigh in, yet. With that in mind, I have a few thoughts on this Friday morning.
1. Now, obviously we are looking at a talented player at number nine, especially in a deep draft. However, I think there is a natural emotional response of disappointment after what the fanbase went through this season.