Friday, June 22, 2018

Rangers Trade Up in Draft, Pick K'Andre Miller at Number 22




The Rangers traded picks #'s 26 and 48 to Ottawa for #22. 48 was the pick the Rangers acquired from New Jersey for Michael Grabner.

With the 22nd selection, the Rangers chose defenseman K'Andre Miller.

Miller ranked third among U.S. National U18 defensemen in goals and points. 

He registered four goals and 12 assists for 16 points in 22 games with Team USA in the USHL, while leading all defensemen in points per game at 0.73.

The 18-year-old was part of the silver medal U.S. squad at the World U18 Championship, where he had a goal and two assists in seven games.

Miller, who became a defenseman just two seasons ago, was ranked No. 23 by NHL Central Scouting among North American skaters after being ranked No. 31 at the midterms. He’s committed to the Uni. Of Wisconsin for 2018-19.

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