Over the past few weeks, some crazy rumors have surfaced regarding the New York Rangers and their second pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. General manager Jeff Gorton addressed that and some other things on Tuesday in a candid interview with Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com.
Trading the second pick has been a topic of conversation lately by everyone except the Rangers themselves. Gorton was asked the question and in one strong answer, put the question to bed once and for all.
“I think it’s fair to say we are going to take that pick.