It’s no secret that the New York Rangers prospect pool is thin, and their AHL roster is even thinner. This has mostly been due to the fact that the Rangers have not had a first round pick since 2012. In recent years, the Rangers have had to look outside of the draft to bolster their youth development.
Fortunately, they have also been successful in this venture. Recent signings like Jimmy Vesey and Kevin Hayes have worked out tremendously for the Rangers, giving them young, talented NHL players at almost no expense. Signings like John Gilmour and Ahti Oksanen also add youthful potential to the Wolfpack.