Rangers’ Glass Eyes NHL Future | New York Rangers News

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So, the New York Rangers made a move in May, bumping Tanner Glass up to Director of Player Development.
This dude really seized his chance, went to the salt, and absolutely crushed it. Now, he's looking at Michigan State, unless of course, he makes the NHL straight away as an 18-year-old defenseman, which is rare, but not impossible. The draft is looking pretty interesting this year, especially for defensemen. While Macklin Celebrini is almost certainly going number one to the Toronto Maple Leafs, there's a solid group of blue liners coming up. Think guys like Rutger McGroarty, Liam Smith, and Sam Dickinson. This accumulation of young defensive talent means that if Celebrini isn't the picket number two, one of these defensemen is highly likely to go in. The top five.
Teams might be leaning toward specific skill sets, and a player like Smith who's already played in the World Juniors and the Olympics might be seen as more NHL ready. However, players like Dickinson, while maybe a year or two away, are projected to become really strong NHL defensemen. The general consensus seems to be that he'll likely be selected second overall by the San Jose Sharks. It's a deep draft class for defense, and it'll be fascinating to see how these young players develop and where they land. The decisions made in the top picks could really shape the future of several franchises.