The 6-foot-3 Latvian is considered by many to be the most pro-ready defenseman in this year’s prospect class. BUFFALO, N.Y. —Despite the movement and uncertainty in front of them, the outcome for the New York Rangers’ No. 5 selection in Friday’s 2026 NHL Draft turned out precisely how many thought it would. They used the pick on Alberts Šmits, a 6-foot-3 Lat... [4599 chars]
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