The New York Rangers have the #15 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft this summer. Dating back to 1991, when the Blueshirts selected Alexei Kovalev with the 15th selection, they’ve had a total of 15 first round picks within the top 15.
There are some true gems in that mix. Marc Staal was picked at 12 in 2005. J.T. Miller was chosen at 15 in 2011 and of course in the last three drafts are some potential superstars. Vitali Kravtsov at 9 in 2018, Kaapo Kakko at 2 in 2019, and finally last year’s number 1 overall selection Alexis Lafrenière.