With one of Kaapo Kakko or Jack Hughes secured with the second overall pick, it’s easy to forget that the Rangers also have the 20th pick in the draft. Based on Corey Pronman’s draft rankings (sub req’d), the draft appears to be in a few tiers of talent:
- Hughes/Kakko
- The next five or so
- Picks 8-12
- Picks 13-16
- Picks 17-23
- Picks 24-31
The Blueshirts will get someone in the top tier, that we know. We also know that barring something drastic, the Ranges will likely not get into that second tier through the 7th pick.