Latvian defenceman Alberts Šmits was selected fifth overall by the New York Rangers in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, making the 18-year-old the highest-drafted Latvian player in NHL history. Šmits surpassed the previous Latvian draft record held by current Tampa Bay Lightning forward Zemgus Girgensons, who was selected 14th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in […]