Rangers' Gabe Perreault Emerging as Offensive Engine Despite Low Rankings
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After a strong finish to the 2025-26 season, the former No. 23 overall pick is showcasing top-six upside while some analysts downgrade his draft stock.
New York Rangers forward Gabe Perreault is establishing himself as a primary offensive asset, as Sports Illustrated first reported, following a productive late-season surge in the 2025-26 campaign. According to Sports Illustrated, Perreault recorded 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) over his final 23 games, maintaining a +4 rating despite the Rangers finishing last in the Eastern Conference with 77 points.
Reporting from Sports Illustrated notes that Perreault developed strong chemistry with right winger Alexis Lafreniere and center Mika Zibanejad during a stretch where the team went 11-10-2. Heading into the 2026-27 season, Perreault is viewed as the only prospect entering training camp with top-six skills. His versatility allows head coach Mike Sullivan to utilize him as either the No. 1 right winger or the No. 2 left winger, where his playmaking could complement free agent signing Oliver Bjorkstrand or the shot of Pavel Dorofeyev.
Despite this on-ice success, some analysts have lowered his valuation. Sports Illustrated reports that Corey Pronman of The Athletic moved Perreault down to No. 32 in a 2023 NHL re-draft, placing him in the “NHL Prospect” tier. This represents a nine-spot drop from his original selection as the No. 23 overall pick. Furthermore, Perreault was inexplicably ranked as the No. 6 prospect within the Rangers' own organization.