New York Rangers: Best Draft Picks Since 2000

Jan 11, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) and Chris Kreider (20) celebrate after defeating the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers defeated the Bruins 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) and Chris Kreider (20) celebrate after defeating the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers defeated the Bruins 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 21, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Rangers left wing J.T. Miller (10) skates with the puck alongside right wing Chris Kreider (20) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at the PPG Paints Arena. The Rangers won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Rangers left wing J.T. Miller (10) skates with the puck alongside right wing Chris Kreider (20) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at the PPG Paints Arena. The Rangers won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Rangers have built a lot of their current roster through the NHL Entry draft. Ex-Rangers GM Glen Sather did a great job finding prospects that panned out to be excellent NHL players.

Glen Sather is no longer the man in charge with the New York Rangers. However, a lot of his draft selections are still making an impact with the Rangers today. Blue Line Station recently looked at the Rangers’ worst five draft picks since 2000. Now, let’s take a look at the best five.