The New York Rangers secured the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft after the lottery saw teams with lower odds leap ahead. Initially, the Rangers had an 11.5% chance of claiming the first overall pick but were pushed down when the Toronto Maple Leafs won the first pick with just an 8.5% chance and the San Jose Sharks claimed second. This situation places the Rangers in a challenging position as they consider their draft strategy. They now…
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