One of the factors that could determine if the New York Rangers trade or use their 22nd pick of the first round might be who is available at that pick. There are a handful of players that are ranked in the top 15 of this draft class that could fall far enough for the Rangers to select. Here is a look at three such prospects:’
Hendrix Lapierre, C, Chicoutimi-QMJHL
The issue that scares many from ranking him higher is his injury issue as Lapierre has had three concussions in a two-year span. However, Lapierre told The Athletic that the latest concussions were re-diagnosed as a neck injury.