The New York Rangers have traded the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft to the Pittsburgh Penguins, which finalizes conditions from last season's trade involving J.T. Miller. After trading a conditional first-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks, the Rangers managed to retain their 2026 pick, providing them flexibility for future trades or potential lottery opportunities, depending on the team's performance under new coach Mike Sullivan. Meanwhile, the Penguins will benefit from holding consecutive first-round selections in this year's draft.
The condition on the pick states that if the Rangers' 2025 first-rounder lands in the top 13, they can send that pick to the Penguins.
Keeping the 2026 pick could benefit the Rangers significantly, allowing them to bolster their roster or secure a potential lottery pick in a strong draft class.
The Penguins now have back-to-back first-round picks, holding both the 11th and 12th overall spots in the upcoming draft.
Miller had an impressive 35 points in just 32 games with the Rangers last season, helping facilitate this complex series of trades.
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