This is not a Chris Drury thing. It wasn’t a Jeff Gorton thing. It wasn’t a Glen Sather thing.

Fact is, the Rangers have had nine general managers since the universal draft was instituted in 1971, with Emile Francis, John Ferguson, Fred Shero, Craig Patrick, Phil Esposito and Neil Smith preceding Sather.

This portion of the newsletter is sponsored by Kenny Albert, who was inspired by Friday’s trade — which saw the Blueshirts <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/01/31/sports/j-t-millers-return-exactly-what-rangers-need/">reacquire 2011 first-rounder J.T. Miller</a> from Vancouver — to research the franchise’s draft history. And upon further review, quite a history it is.

How many former first-round draft picks have had a second go-round with the club?{ai:summary}<p>The New York Rangers have had nine general managers since the universal draft began in 1971, indicating a longstanding issue beyond individual leadership. The recent reacquisition of J.T. Miller from Vancouver prompted a review of the franchise's draft history, revealing significant patterns. </p><p>#sports</p>

J.T. Miller is just the latest Rangers first-rounder to get a chance to make a second impression

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