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.

The Rangers have until Wednesday night to decide whether to send their first-round pick to Pittsburgh. Why is it such a dilemma?

The Penguins are slated to make 11 picks over seven rounds during the two-day 2025 NHL Draft The event is taking place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Round 1 on Friday, followed by Rounds 2-7 on Saturday.