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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.

Diversity was on display at the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday. More than 20 players of Black, Indigenous, Asian or Latin American heritage were selected. Here’s a look at each:

The New York Rangers signed Vladislav Gavrikov — considered the top defensive free agent available after three seasons with the Kings — to a seven-year contract.

The Rangers have signed Vladislav Gavrikov, considered to be the top defenseman available in free agency, to a seven-year, $49 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.