Does drafting Kappo (or Hughes) alter Jeff Gorton’s plans?

As more time elapses following the phenomenal news that the Rangers will be drafting second overall, we are able to take a step back and evaluate exactly what that means for the Blueshirts. Whether it’s Kaapo Kakko (most likely) or Jack Hughes (only if the Devils are risk takers), the Rangers will be getting a franchise altering prospect. It makes you wonder if, and how, Jeff Gorton’s plans may change.

What likely changes

1. Before the Rangers moved up, they were set to draft #6 overall. With the signing of Jake Elmer earlier, it was a strong possibility that the Rangers were targeting Elmer’s teammate Dylan Cozens. Cozens is somewhere between #3-#7 in the prospect rankings, depending on who…