Drew Fortescue understands how important this summer is for his Rangers development

Source: New York Post

Before the Rangers drafted Alberts Smits fifth overall last month, Drew Fortescue headlined the club’s defensive prospects.   Last season, the Blueshirts were willing to burn a year of Fortescue’s entry-level contract to bring the defenseman to Manhattan at the conclusion of his junior season at Boston College in late March — just like they did with his Eagles teammate Gabe Perreault the year before.   Access the Rangers beat like never before Get Mollie Walker’s text messages with the latest Rangers buzz and get your questions answered — exclusive to Sports+ subscribers.