Gabe Perreault projects as a high-end playmaker with top-six and PP1 upside — bettors should monitor his NHL minutes for point-line and power-play prop value. AHL call-ups like Noah Laba and netminder Dylan Garand could shift short-term goalie-start and game-line markets; smart punters will watch roster moves, ice time reports and power-play usage for early-season edges.
Rangers 2026 Prospect Rankings — Overview
The Rangers’ prospect pool ranks in the middle of the league — a mix of one high-end talent, several near-NHL options and a collection of reliable depth pieces. There’s clear top-end skill, spiky development curves and a handful of prospects likely to log NHL minutes in the near future. This guide breaks the system into tiers, evaluates skill sets, and highlights immediate impact candidates.
Tier 1 — Elite Prospect
Gabe Perreault — LW/RW, 20, Hartford/New York
Perreault is a slick, creative playmaker with elite hands, quick release and an uncanny sense of timing in the offensive zone. Despite a lean frame, strength gains have improved his board play and ability to finish. He profiles as a top-six winger with PP1 upside who consistently creates high-danger chances and finishes plays with speed and deception. Development and usage will determine star potential.
Tier 2 — High Upside / Near-NHL
Liam Greentree — LW/RW, 20, Windsor
Greentree blends pro size with finesse. A consistent OHL scorer with a heavy, accurate shot, he needs to add pace and polish skating to stick in a top-six role. Projects as a middle-six forward with power-play upside if he can quicken his first steps.
Malcolm Spence — LW, 19, Michigan
A competitive, fast winger who plays with intent and finishes plays. Not a top-tier creator, but his pace, work ethic and straight-line attacking game make him a candidate for a reliable bottom-six role with occasional jump up the lineup.
E.J. Emery — RHD, 19, North Dakota
Athletic, rangy right-shot defenseman with smooth skating and strong transition reads. Offense is limited; defensive polish and consistent physicality are required for him to meet a top-four ceiling. Long-term upside as a five-on-five defender and PK option if he adds strength and puck confidence.
Noah Laba — C, 22, New York
A physical, hardworking center with size and net-front instincts. Laba creates around the goal and rebounds into plays; his projection is as a secondary bottom-six contributor who can provide energy, penalty killing and occasional scoring from close range.
Dylan Garand — G, 23, Hartford
A smaller, technically sound goalie with quick reflexes and excellent glove work. Has delivered strong playoff performances in the AHL and is solid organizational depth. Could factor into short-term NHL starts; track his AHL form for goalie-prop opportunities.
Adam Sýkora — LW, 21, Hartford
A high-effort, battle-ready winger who competes in all zones and brings pace and tenacity. Not a big scorer yet, but his relentlessness and board play make him a realistic NHL call-up candidate for a checking or energy role.
Nathan Aspinall — LW/RW, 19, Flint
A 6-foot-7 winger with surprising hands and poise. Skating is a limitation, but his timing and shot make him a dangerous offensive mismatch in junior. If skating remains adequate, offers intriguing power-play and finishing potential.
Jaroslav Chmelař — LW/RW, 22, Hartford/New York
A hulking winger who plays a heavy game around the net and the wall. Skates well for his size and is effective in low-zone play. Looks like a depth pro with fourth-line or physical top-six minutes in specific roles.
Tier 3 — Long-Term Projects and Depth
Dylan Roobroeck — C, 21, Hartford
A 6-foot-7 center who protects pucks, drives to the net and can extend zone time. Mobility and finishing need work; projects as a fourth-line, size-driven option if he improves his execution.
Mikkel Eriksen — C, 18, Färjestad
An emerging scorer from lesser international circuits with a quick release and good skating. Needs defensive growth and more production at higher levels; worth monitoring as a potential top-six AHL/SHL contributor.
Drew Fortescue — LHD, 20, Boston College
A reliable, efficient defenseman who defends with a smart stick and makes clean breakout passes. Offense is limited; ceiling looks like a dependable depth NHLer or steady AHL top-pairing option.
Sean Barnhill — RHD, 19, Michigan State
A towering, athletic right-shot defenseman who moves well for his size. Mobility and defense are strengths; puck-moving remains a project. Potential long-term depth defenseman with upside if puck skills improve.
Brody Lamb — RW, 22, Minnesota
A shooter with instincts off the puck and consistency at the college level. Looks like a pro scorer at lower levels; NHL role uncertain but likely a solid AHL pro with occasional call-ups.
Carey Terrance — C, 20, Hartford
An elite skater who drives transition and penalty killing. Needs more consistent playmaking and production to climb beyond an AHL staple; his speed gives him a shot at a fourth-line/pest role in the NHL.
Honorable Mentions
Ty Henricks — LW, 20, Western Michigan
Big winger who competes on the cycle and around the net. Projection leans to a bottom-six AHLer with physical tools and a decent shot.
Bryce McConnell-Barker — C, 21, Hartford
A pro-style center with a natural wrist shot and good processing. Hasn’t taken the next step offensively yet; profile fits a reliable AHL center with some upside if he progresses.
What This Means for Betting and Fantasy Owners
Rosters and ice-time decisions matter most for wagering value. Perreault is the primary target for point- and power-play props if he earns NHL minutes; Garand’s AHL form can inform short-term goalie markets. Monitor injuries, call-ups and practice reports — these will create windows of value for player props, especially for high-effort forwards and goalies stepping up from Hartford.
Final Take
This Rangers pool blends a single high-ceiling offensive prospect with a series of realistic depth and role players. Development paths vary: a few will push for NHL roles soon, while several will require time to add strength, skating or puck skill.
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