The New York Rangers held three picks in the first round of this year’s draft; nine, 26 and 28. As the draft ensued, the Rangers had their eye on a player in the 20s; K’Andre Miller.
With word that the Anaheim Ducks were prepared to take him at 23, Jeff Gorton decided to act. He sent the 26th pick and the 48th pick to Ottawa for the 22nd pick, and then grabbed Miller.
Miller is very talented but also very raw. He only started playing defense two years ago, after being a forward for most of his life.