New York Rangers: 2018 NHL Entry Draft rankings

#1- Rasmus Dahlin, LHD, SHL

Consensus: 1. Highest ranking: 1. Lowest ranking: 1.

“It’s almost a no-brainer that Swedish defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is going first overall. Drafting Dahlin could help add more offensive scoring to a relatively young blue line, most likely slotting in as a pair with Rasmus Ristolainen.” – Sean Raggio

#2- Andrei Svechnikov, RW, OHL

Consensus: 2. Highest ranking: 2. Lowest ranking: 2.

“Like Dahlin, Svechnikov is a clear step above the next few picks in the draft, great at reading the play, powerful skating and excellent release.” – Dan Carrozzi

#3- Filip Zadina, RW, QMJHL

Consensus: 3.2. Highest ranking: 3. Lowest ranking: 4.

“He’s an absolute force of nature in terms of offense with a hard, accurate shot. Zadina is also skilled defensively, playing a complete, well-rounded game.” – Jen Moglia

#4 Quinn Hughes, LHD, NCAA

Consensus: 4.8. Highest ranking: 4. Lowest ranking: 6.

“Quick defenseman who excels at breakouts. A key member of Michigan’s Frozen Four team.” – Peter Reichert

#5 Oliver Wahlstrom, RW, USHL

Consensus: 6.4. Highest ranking: 5. Lowest ranking: 11.

“I think Oliver Wahlstrom has the best shot in the draft. At 17-years old, he already has an NHL ready body at 6-foot-1, 205 lbs. He’s a pretty well-rounded player overall but while he isn’t the greatest defender, he will be able to at least hold his own.” – John Williams