DALLAS — The Rangers are in an enviable spot going into the first round of the NHL entry draft starting here on Friday night, holding picks Nos. 9, 26 and 28. Also with a bevy of restricted free agents on their roster, general manager Jeff Gorton has quite a bit of flexibility if he wants to make a move — either up or down in the draft, or for a current player.
Leaving the GMs meeting on Thursday night, Gorton made it clear he was listening to all options, but he was also comfortable using the picks.
“We intend to use them, but they are in play,” Gorton said.