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Rangers GM Jeff Gorton Speaks With Media Ahead Of Draft

On Thursday night, Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton spoke with the media as the Rangers front office gets set for the most important draft in recent Rangers history.

When asked about the importance of this year’s draft, Gorton said: “it’s very important, 3 firsts, 2 seconds, 2 thirds. We have a lot of opportunities to make our team better for the future, build pieces that we need. It’s a vital time for us.”

Having the three picks in the first-round at his disposal is something that makes Gorton a hot commodity on the draft floor.

#NYR GM Jeff Gorton on the team's three first-round picks: “Yes, we intend to use them but they are in play.