New York Rangers
Alberts Smits D
- Born
- 2007-12-02 (age 18)
- Birthplace
- Valmiera, LVA
- Height
- 6' 3"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Shoots
- Left
- Draft
- 2026 · Rd 1, Pick 5 (5 overall) by NYR
Breaking down how the New York Rangers are implementing a simple and logical strategy by not rushing their key prospects…
EJ Emery is impressed with Alberts Smits, and the New York Rangers certainly can dream about those pair of first-round…
ALberts Smits played it close to the vest when he met with reporters at the start of New York Rangers…
Breaking down the five most intriguing prospects at New York Rangers development camp.
John Lilley explains why the New York Rangers believe Alberts Smits was the best option for them with the No.…
Breaking down how the New York Rangers were one of the show-stoppers on a wild opening night of the 2026…
Even after making serious noise at the start of the 2026 NHL Draft, the New York Rangers have plenty of…
The New York Rangers went for Latvian defenseman Albert Smits with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft
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