The New York Rangers have reportedly decided to convey the No. 12 overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft to the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of the trade they made for forward J.T. Miller during the 2024-25 season.

According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the Rangers decided to part with their 2025 first-round pick and keep their 2026 first-rounder due in part to the fact that the 2026 first could act as a trade chip for them at the 2025-26 NHL trade deadline.

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