Rangers Development Camp Preview | New York Rangers News

**Corey** (0:00)
It's June 29th. This is New York Rangers News Today, powered by AI everything happening with your team. I'm Corey with the story. The New York Rangers are kicking off their development camp this week, the first organized on and off ice workouts in almost three months. Thirty-three players are hitting the ice, including almost everyone from their recent draft classes. It's a big turnout with 20 of the 21 players picked in the last three drafts, ready to show what they've got.
This camp is a chance for a lot of fresh faces to make their mark. We've got forwards, defensemen, and goalies all looking to impress.
Some of these guys are already familiar with the pro game, having played in the American Hockey League or even a few gains with the Rangers themselves. It's always interesting to see who steps up when they get this kind of opportunity.
There are a few players in particular that have people talking. One is a young goalie from Kazakhstan who played a lot of gains last season. Another is a skilled forward from Slovakia who showed flashes of brilliance at the World Junior Championship. Then there's a forward acquired in a trade who's looking to make his first impression in a Rangers jersey after a strong junior career. The excitement is really building around the top prospects. We'll be watching a defenseman, an 18-year-old who was a very high draft pick. There's already buzz that he might be ready for the NHL roster this fall. He's considered one of the most NHL ready players from his draft class, so this camp is a crucial first step. This development camp is more than just drills. It's a preview of the future.
It's where potential starts to turn into performance, and where these young athletes begin their journey to potentially wear the Rangers sweater in. Meaningful games. We'll get a glimpse of what they bring to the table this week.