The Rangers' first 2025 NHL Draft pick is the 18-year-old Michigan commit, who is from Mississauga, Ontario, and has spent the past three years with the Ontario Hockey League's Erie Otters. In 195 games from 2022-25, Spence totaled 177 points on 67 goals and 110 assists.

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NHL Draft is officially in the books, and for the 224 prospects selected at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the real work starts now as they chase their dreams of playing in the NHL. As always, most of the spotlight was on the top of the draft and the players expected to make an immediate impact for their new teams.