June 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Filip Chytil poses for photos after being selected as the number twenty-one overall pick to the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
How many of the nine players drafted by the New York Rangers will make it?
The day after the NHL Entry Draft is a great one for most hockey fans. We pore over the team’s glowing descriptions of the young players drafted and analyze their statistics. Hope springs eternal and we have visions of a late round gem like Henrik Lundqvist (#205) or Jesper Fast (#157).