Report: Rangers are not trading the first overall pick, Kings offered #2 for it

Anthony Scultore Updated: Oct 6, 2020

The New York Rangers were offered the #2 pick in the draft plus a player for the right to select Alexis Lafreniere. The exact offer is not known yet.

Sounds like there have been plenty of calls to #NYR GM Jeff Gorton about availability of the No. 1 overall pick over last two months – including a (recent?) overture from #LAKings to swap No. 1 and No. 2.

Alas, we are told #NYR have zero intention of trading No. 1.#NHLDraft
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 6, 2020

It’s all about Lafreniere tonight

Alexis Lafreniere Rangers — Lafreniere (Ryan Remiorz/ Canadian Press)

John Davidson recently talked about “the character” of the player they are selecting tonight without calling out Lafreniere by name. When it comes to all the top picks, the Captain of Team Canada is that player.

Today’s NHL Draft Rumors

The latest NHL rumors have the Rangers #22 pick in play.

#NHLDraft Day Rumors: #GoBolts Stamkos available, #CBJ Wennberg buyout, #NYR pick 22 in play, and more https://t.co/SyDpoaIXld
— @Pucknaut (@Pucknaut) October 6, 2020