# Rangers at 5: Center Crunch or Defense?

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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: 2026-05-31T15:13:34+00:00
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## Resource

The New York Rangers sit at pick five in the draft, hoping a top prospect falls to them or they can snag a center of need—especially since their top target, Caleb Malhotra, is likely gone before them. Enter Tynan Lawrence, a high-ranked center with solid work ethic and skating ability, but whose offensive production hasn’t quite matched his potential. While he’s a strong candidate, picking him at five feels risky. The Rangers might be better off targeting defense or waiting for a forward to slip—making this one of the toughest decisions of the draft. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7c26ae0b9d8133cb

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