Rangers 2026 NHL Draft: Every pick from Saturday's rounds

Here are all of the Rangers‘ picks from the 2026 NHL Draft…

DAY 2

Second round, pick No. 64: D Benjamin MacBeath

Just like they did with their first-round selection, New York is taking a swing to bolster their left-side of the blueline long-term. MacBeath is a 6-foot-2 defenseman who put up a whopping 51 points at just 18 years old last season with the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL. 

The Hockey News: MacBeath is considered one of the fastest-rising defensemen available in the draft. The 18-year-old had an incredibly impressive rookie campaign with the Hitmen, recording 51 points. This strong offensive output allowed him to finish 12th among rookie skaters and 16th among all defenders in the WHL. On the international stage, MacBeath also suited up for Team Canada at the World U18 Championship, finishing the tournament with a plus-five rating.

Third round, pick No. 67: G Danai Shaiikov

The Rangers have always done well taking goalies in the draft, and they grab one here in the third round. Shaiikov is still just 19 years old so Rangers fans likely won’t see him for quite some time, but that’s perfectly fine with New York set between the pipes with All-Star netminder Igor Shesterkin. 

Shaiikov finished with a 2.78 GAA and .90 save percentage in 50 games last season. 

Third round, pick No. 77: D Charlie Morrison

Morrison is the third left-handed defenseman Chris Drury and the Rangers have grabbed in their first four picks. Unlike MacBeath, he isn’t much of a producer on the offensive end, finishing with just 13 points in 41 games. He did average over 22 minutes of ice time this season, though, and contributes on the penalty kill. 

TSHL: If Morrison is around, expect things to get a little rough. A defense-first blueliner, he stands out in many of the aspects of the game that are valuable in his own zone. The defenseman, who will play for the UConn next season, loves to apply pressure on puck carriers. Morrison is capable of delivering solid body checks, but he is particularly effective at pinning opponents along the boards, using his stick to disrupt plays, and clearing the puck from dangerous areas. He was also head coach Éric Veilleux’s go-to option on the penalty kill with the Quebec Remparts. 

Third round, pick No. 81: C Tomas Chrenko

New York addresses another position of need, grabbing a center in the third round. Chrenko is undersized at 5-foot-11, but his offensive ability makes him an intriguing high-upside swing. The 18-year-old finished with nine goals and 31 assists across 44 games last season at Slovakia’s highest level. 

Inside the Rink: Chrenko’s offensive game is built on hockey IQ and versatility. While he is not the flashiest individual talent, Chrenko molds his skills into a well-balanced offensive attack. As a playmaker, he has a strong ability to find teammates in the inner slot and other dangerous areas. Chrenko is also very effective as a supporting player, often acting as the connective piece during o-zone cycles.

Fifth round, pick No. 131: TBD

Sixth round, pick No. 162: TBD

Sixth round, pick No. 163: TBD

Seventh round, pick No. 193: TBD

DAY 1

First round, pick No. 5: Defenseman Alberts Smits

Smits, 18, is a 6-foot-4 blue liner out of Latvia, who represented his country at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He played professionally with Jukurit in Finland’s Liiga and for Municah in Germany’s DEL.

He was the recipient of the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence ahead of the draft, which is presented annually by the candidate who “best exemplifies commitment to excellence through strength of character, competitiveness, and athleticism.”

In 52 professional games over the past two seasons, he has seven goals and nine assists. Smits got a taste of playoff action with Munich and tallied six points (two goals, four assists) in 11 games.