Grit, physicality and size were themes for the Rangers’ 2021 draft. After taking abrasive forward Brennan Othmann with their first round pick Friday, the Blueshirts made seven selections Saturday, beginning with another physical forward, Jayden Grubbe, who they took with the first pick of the third round, No. 65 overall.
"I'm just a competitive guy, I play in an intense game,’’ Grubbe said in describing himself. "The biggest thing for me is my ‘compete,’ and playing a big, heavy, physical game. I like to think of myself kind of as a 200-foot centerman that just plays hard, gritty, intense and along with that kind of bring some speed and skill.