Rangers Prospect Gabe Perreault Set for NHL Debut in Playoff Push

The 19-year-old forward practiced with the team on April 1 and is expected to play against the Wild as the Rangers vie for the final wild-card spot.

Gabe Perreault signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Rangers on March 31, 2025, after his NCAA season at Boston College ended.
The Rangers are burning the first year of Perreault's contract to integrate him into the lineup for the final eight games of the season.
Perreault practiced with the team on April 1, skating on a line with Alexis Lafrenière and J.T. Miller, and is expected to debut against the Minnesota Wild on April 2.
The Rangers are tied with the Canadiens at 77 points for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot but have fewer games remaining.
Fans and analysts are divided on whether Perreault, a standout at Boston College and two-time World Junior gold medalist, can make an immediate impact in the NHL.