Rangers draft defenseman Ben MacBeath in second round of NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The New York Rangers selected 18-year-old defenseman Ben MacBeath with the 64th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NHL Draft. MacBeath, known for his two-way game, tallied six goals and 44 assists with the Calgary Hitmen in the WHL last season. He expressed excitement about joining the Rangers and plans to continue developing his skills at the University of Denver, where he aims to compete against top talent and learn from an experienced coaching staff. The Rangers added a total of nine prospects during this draft.
- •Rangers drafted Ben MacBeath in the second round of the 2026 NHL Draft.
- •MacBeath scored six goals and had 44 assists last season in WHL.
- •He plans to develop his skills further at the University of Denver.
- •Rangers added nine new prospects during the 2026 draft.
- •MacBeath aims to compete against elite players and learn from coaches.
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers second-round pick Ben MacBeath hopes to bring strong two-way game to organization
"The Rangers wrapped up their 2026 NHL Draft class on Saturday afternoon, bringing a total of nine new prospects into the organization, including 18-year-old D Ben MacBeath.
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