Making The Case: Ethan Belchetz

Making the Case NHL Draft 2026 Belchetz has 40-goal upside and checks every box the Rangers prioritize. But a broken clavicle and a defense-heavy draft class would make using the fifth pick on him a real gamble. Another top winger in the second tier of this draft class, Ethan Belchetz could turn into a prolific power forward who can flirt with 40 goals season. But a late season injury has taken a toll on his draft stock. In a similar situation as Oscar Hemming, Belchetz is a player that, by definition, would be a perfect New York Ranger. This is...