Rangers Could Pivot After Canadiens’ Game 7 Shakeup

The Canadiens’ Game 7 result has a ripple effect, and the Rangers now have a newly shaped draft board to stare at. That kind of shift can change the calculus fast, especially for a team trying to line up value, need, and timing in the first round. In this league, one playoff night can alter a franchise’s draft lane before the scouting department has time to catch its breath.