NHL Draft Day is Finally Here: Rangers and Islanders' Top Picks Revealed The wait is almost over for Rangers and Islanders fans as the first round of the highly anticipated NHL draft is set to take place this Friday. In a recent prediction, The Post's Mollie Walker and Ethan Sears have weighed in on who they think the two New York teams will select with their top picks. According to the duo, the Rangers are expected to make a bold move, potentially choosing a talented young forward or a skilled defenseman to strengthen their lineup. Meanwhile, the Islanders are looking to bolster their roster with a high-scoring winger or a reliable goaltender, and Walker and Sears' prediction could give fans a glimpse into the team's plans for the future. Will their picks pay off, or will the teams go in a different direction?
The Post’s Mollie Walker and Ethan Sears predict who the Rangers and Islanders will select Friday in the first round of the NHL draft:
