Rangers Eye Game-Changer in Draft, Target Tuch

0:00On April 28th, the New York Rangers are kicking off their offseason after a rough year that left fans frustrated. They're set to retool the roster big time, eyeing moves to bounce back strong next season. Coming up, the NHL draft lottery gives them the third highest odds for the first overall pick, and they're locked into the top five no matter what. That could land them a game changer right away. The team and supporters are hungry to contend in the playoffs again, and with plenty of cap space, they've got room to make splashes without breaking. The bank. Free agency this summer isn't stacked with superstars, since many top guys already locked in extensions. Still, Alex Touch stands out as a prime target, a 29-year-old winger who's hit 30-plus goals in three of the last four years. As Buffalo heats up after ending their playoffs drought, Touch might hit the market, and he'd slide right into New York's lineup to boost their attack. Heading into the draft and beyond, that's your update from NHL News Today, powered by AI.

1:00I'm Corey with the story.