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Rangers Sign Boston College Defenseman Drew Fortescue, Start ELC Immediately

Reporting directly to New York starts his contract clock for a possible near-term NHL debut.

Overview

  • New York announced a three-year entry-level deal for the 20-year-old on March 21 with instructions to report to the NHL club right away.
  • Skipping an AHL amateur tryout burns the first year of his contract, aligning restricted free agency for summer 2028.
  • Boston College’s season ended Friday with a 4-3 overtime loss to UConn, and Fortescue finished with a career-high 14 points.
  • The 2023 third-round pick is profiled as a shutdown, transition-strong left shot from Pearl River, New York, with World Junior gold for Team USA.
  • With the Rangers leaning into late-season prospect looks and a dense schedule beginning Sunday, coaches could evaluate him for an NHL debut soon.