Joe Connor
A fast and courageous player who doesn't let his size hold him back. Has a good shot but needs to refine most other elements of his game.
Jayson Shaugabay
Very skilled but undersized forward.
Isaac Howard
A gifted offensive winger with great puck skills and a quick release. Needs to get stronger but has top-six upside at the NHL level.
Danny Nelson
Nelson is a big centerman who can be a strong net-front presence but is limited in NHL projection, likely topping out as a fourth-line center.
Brody Lamb
A shifty forward who possesses an effective release.
Rasmus Larsson
The 19 year old Larsson, listed at six foot three and 203 pounds, is a sturdy, puck-moving defenseman with an accurate shot. Larsson will spend the 2023-24 campaign with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL, and then will be on to the NCAA for the 2024-25 season. Drafted as an overager, Larsson will need plenty of development time over the course of the next few seasons, as he attempts to earn himself an NHL contract. Luckily for Larsson and the Rangers organization, the club holds his signing rights until August 15, 2028. If it all comes together for Larsson, he can become a big, bruising bottom-four NHL defenseman.
Vladislav Lukashevich
A smooth skating defenseman specializing in the transition game and moving the puck up ice. His passing is strong enough to be his primary tool at the highest and could help him excel past his original draft position.
Colby Ambrosio
An undersized versatile forward with soft hands, a high motor, and an array of shots. Bottom-six upside.
Zachary Nehring
A big, physical winger who isn’t afraid to crash the net. A long-term prospect with a chance to be a middle-six forward who can play in all situations and score, also adding value in hits and blocks categories.
Samu Salminen
A talented and smart forward who can affect the game all over the ice. He is a more than capable offensive player who can dish the puck with soft hands and pick corners with a nice shot. His skating is the issue but the center could be a steal in the third round.