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Smits Needs Time, Not Pressure | New York Rangers News
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- Sep 8, 2026
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Summary
The Rangers’ top-five pick Alberts Smits is a gifted, big-bodied defenseman with Olympic experience—but history warns against rushing young defensemen. Kaapo Kakko and Alexis Lafreniere struggled early, while Filip Chytil needed AHL seasoning before thriving. With a deeper blue line this year, GMs are prioritizing Smits’ long-term growth over immediate NHL pressure—sending him to Hartford makes sense to let him mature without the spotlight. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4599d89fd7117edc