# Alberts Smits Makes Historic Rangers Debut | New York Rangers News

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Podcast: [New York Rangers News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-rangers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7534766)
Published: 2026-09-30T18:53:32+00:00
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Rookie defenseman Alberts Smits made history as the youngest player to debut for the New York Rangers, despite a 3-0 loss to the Boston Bruins. He logged nearly 17 minutes on ice as the No. 3 left-handed defenseman, showcasing the team's confidence in him. Smits expressed a desire to improve but acknowledged the team's growth during the game. After being recognized as the most NHL-ready defenseman in the 2026 draft and winning the Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award, Smits is set to make a significant www.TheDailyNewsNow.com This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and produced by Qwikcast.ai Sources: N/A More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thedailynewsnow.com/d9a7ccb08e090795 Report issues to hello@thedailynewsnow.com

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