Rangers Draft Smits, Dorofeyev, and More | NHL News

The Rangers stunned the NHL with a bold draft strategy, landing top defenseman Albert Smits fifth overall and shifting focus to elite skill over size. GM Chris Drury, who’s stayed quiet since the draft, is set to address fans July 1st — a moment fans are hoping will mark a turning point after his past media silence. With key moves like trading for and locking up Pavel Dorofeyev long-term, the team’s addressed both their top-six forward and left-shot defenseman needs, positioning them for a strong push in the upcoming season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06ef57f8461eeb0d