"The big name defensemen are Chase Reid (RD), Carson Carels (LD), Keaton Verhoeff (RD), and Alberts Smits (LD). All four are projected to go in the top ten, and there's a solid chance they represent picks 3-6, though perhaps not in the order listed."
"It's a very weird draft after McKenna and Stenberg, which presents many options for teams in this range, including the option for the Rangers to trade down."
"No matter how many times we hear rumblings about teams moving up or down at the draft, it's exceedingly rare for teams in the top ten to move in or out of their spots on draft day."
The Rangers currently hold the third overall pick but are likely to drop to fourth or fifth after the draft lottery. There is no consensus on picks 3-10, with several defensemen and centers projected in that range. Chase Reid, Carson Carels, Keaton Verhoeff, and Alberts Smits are top defensemen, while Tynan Lawrence, Viggo Bjorck, and Caleb Malhotra are notable centers. Historically, teams rarely move in or out of the top ten on draft day, making any potential trade by the Rangers significant.
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