New York Rangers draftee Alberts Smits speaks to the media following his First Round selection at the 2026 NHL Draft.
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welcome to NYC!
I love his attitude! No unnecessary emotions,/reactions, calm and not bothered to talk, just focusing on one thing-performance 😌
Wish you all the best in your NHL career 🎉
Horrible pick so many better options but I hope I’m proven wrong
Chase Reid was at your fingers another stupid move by drury
kids got the eye of the tiger, a man amongst boys
I would’ve liked to see Reid but I get it. It’s a move for right now. They’ll slot him in with Schneider at the start of next year and we’ll have a pretty formidable top 4 off rip. Steady as they come. Watched him in person in the Olympics and he was the most noticeable person on Latvia hands down. At his age it’s impressive. It may not age as well down the line but for right now he’ll play better than most off the board.
Love this pick. He seems to have confidence in himself
We are very proud of Alberts!
Proud to be latvian! Go Šmits!
Well done!
Latvija let's goooo🇱🇻🚨
Him n jt will be best friends 😂
I am canuck fan n knew yall would pick smits cause yall in win now mode n he can play now free roster player. Not rocket science yanks.
Seems like a well grounded , mature kid !