Rangers at #5: Chase Reid or Not

**Corey** (0:00)
On June 25th, all right, let's talk about the upcoming NHL Draft and the New York Rangers.
They've got the fifth overall pick, which means they're in a decent spot, but they're also going to be sweating it out, hoping one of the top guys slides down to them. The real question is who that might be, especially with some of the top forwards likely off the board before their turn.
Now, the buzz is around defensemen if the forwards are gone. Chase Reid is considered the top defensemen in this draft class, even ranked number one overall by some scouts with a gain that's been compared to.
Seth Jones. He put up some serious numbers this past season with the Sioux Greyhounds scoring 18 goals and 30 assists in just 45 games. But here's where it gets interesting. Even if Reid is there at number five, Rangers reporters are saying it's not a sure thing they'll pick him. The reasoning? He's a right-handed shot defenseman and the team might be leaning towards a left-handed defenseman instead, like Albert Šmits or Carson Carels. This is a big deal because Reid is seen as the best of the defensive prospects available. Passing on him, especially with his offensive and defensive capabilities, would be a tough call. The team already has Adam Fox, another righty who runs the power play, and while they have Braden Schneider, there's talk he could be moved. So the Rangers are in a bit of a crossroads. They'll be watching those first four picks closely, just like everyone else. Even if the top ranked defenseman, Chase Reid, is sitting there waiting for them, it sounds like they might still opt for a different kind of. Defenseman, stay locked in with New York Rangers News Today, AI powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.