It’s been five years in the making, but the New York Rangers finally have their man with the big club.
Dylan McIlrath, the embattled defenseman who has been under a microscope from his day being selected, has been given the opportunity to play in the NHL.
Wow!!! Overwhelmed with joy and excitement! Thanks everyone for the kind words! Now the real work begins!! #LetsGoRangers
— Dylan McIlrath (@dylan_mcilrath) October 2, 2015
The 23-year-old defenseman, who has often drawn comparisons to previous Rangers first-round selections like Hugh Jessiman as a bust, has separated himself a bit more from that infamous title.