Friday night and Saturday were exciting times for the Rangers. They made eight picks in the 2019 NHL Draft, including the second overall pick, the highest they’ve picked in 50 years. With a full day to digest the draft, which was more than just Kaapo Kakko, we can adequately evaluate how the Rangers did. Before we do, let’s go through what some of the pundits think, using both traditional and analytical analysis:
Even without those grades from the pundits, there was a lot to be excited about from the draft. The Blueshirts swung for talent across the draft, picking speed and talent over safety.