2026 OHL In The System: New York Rangers
This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played. Join us for OHL in the System!
Today, we take a closer look at the New York Rangers and their developing talent across the OHL.
Spencer Bowes (LW) – Ottawa 67’s (2024-26)
Selected: 4th Round, 102nd Overall (2026)
OHL Career Stats: 72 GP, 23G, 19A, 42 PTS., +30
Age: 18
Trading up to acquire the 102nd overall pick, the New York Rangers selected Ottawa 67’s forward Spencer Bowes. In his rookie OHL season, the 6-foot winger recorded 42 points (23-19–42) and a plus-30 rating in 67 regular-season games. He is committed to Providence College for the 2027-28 season.
Andre Mondoux (D) – Kingston Frontenacs (2024-26)
Selected: 6th Round, 162nd Overall (2026)
OHL Career Stats: 74 GP, 6G, 13A, 19 PTS., +19
Age: 19
The Rangers selected 6-foot-3 Kingston Frontenacs defenceman Andre Mondoux with the second pick of the sixth round. A former 14th-round OHL Priority Selection pick from North Bay, Mondoux persevered to become an important part of Kingston’s blue line, producing 18 points (6-12–18) in 66 games during the 2025-26 season.
Darian Anderson (RW) – Flint Firebirds (2025-26)
Selected: 6th Round, 163rd Overall (2026)
OHL Career Stats: 60 GP, 20G, 25A, 45 PTS., +17
Age: 19
With the second of back-to-back selections, the Rangers picked Flint Firebirds winger Darian Anderson. Another 2006-born player who took a significant step forward in 2025-26, Anderson produced 45 points (20-25–45) in 60 games during his first OHL season after arriving from the USHL’s Lincoln Stars. He is committed to Clarkson University for the 2026-27 season.
Malcolm Spence (LW) – Erie Otters (2022-25)
Selected: 2nd Round, 43rd Overall (2025)
OHL Career Stats: 195 GP, 67 G, 110 A, 177 PTS, -7
Age: 19
Following his three seasons with the Erie Otters, where he served as an assistant captain, Malcolm Spence spent the 2025-26 campaign at the University of Michigan, recording 25 points (10-15–25) in 40 regular-season games.
Artem Gonchar (D) – Sudbury Wolves (2025-26)
Selected: 3rd Round, 89th Overall (2025)
OHL Career Stats: 65 GP, 15G, 36A, 51 PTS., -23
Age: 19
In his first OHL season, the Russian defenceman recorded 51 points (15-36–51) in 65 regular-season games after being selected in the first round of the 2025 CHL Import Draft by the Sudbury Wolves.
Evan Passmore (D) – Barrie Colts (2023-26)
Selected: 6th Round, 171st Overall (2025)
OHL Career Stats: 181 GP, 6G, 19A, 25 PTS, +7
Age: 19
A 6-foot-4 right-shot defenceman, Evan Passmore wore an “A” with the Colts this past season, recording 10 points (3-7–10) in 66 regular-season games before adding three assists in the playoffs.
Jacob Battaglia (LW) – Kingston Frontenacs (2022-26), Flint Firebirds (2025-26)
Acquired: Mar. 6, 2026
OHL Career Stats: 265 GP, 104G, 126A, 230 PTS., -19
Age: 20
Acquired by the Rangers at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, Jacob Battaglia was traded twice during the 2025-26 season after first being dealt from the Kingston Frontenacs to the Flint Firebirds in January. The 6-foot-1 forward recorded a combined 48 points (26-22–48) in 64 regular-season games and is expected to make his AHL debut with the Hartford Wolf Pack this fall.
Liam Greentree (LW) – Windsor Spitfires (2022-26)
Acquired: Feb. 4, 2026
OHL Career Stats: 241 GP, 148G, 180A, 328 PTS., +61
Age: 20
Acquired by the Rangers in February as part of the trade that sent Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings, Liam Greentree joins the organization after completing an outstanding OHL career with the Windsor Spitfires. The captain finished his final junior season with 74 points (38-36–74) in 52 regular-season games and represented Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Cole Beaudoin (C) – Barrie Colts (2022-26)
Acquired: Jul. 1, 2026
OHL Career Stats: 236 GP, 91G, 131A, 222 PTS., +42
Age: 20
Recently acquired from the Utah Mammoth, Cole Beaudoin captained the Barrie Colts in 2025-26, setting career highs with 33 goals, 55 assists and 88 points. Across the league, he ranked sixth in assists and tied for seventh in points. In the postseason, Beaudoin led the OHL in assists (19) and points (29). He also earned the CHL’s Sportsman of the Year and the OHL’s Most Sportsmanlike Player. Internationally, he represented Team Canada at both the 2025 and 2026 IIHF World Junior Championships.
Nathan Aspinall (LW) – Flint Firebirds (2022-25)
Selected: 5th Round, 159th Overall (2024)
Signed: Oct. 23, 2025
OHL Career Stats: 221 GP, 69G, 110A, 179 PTS, -5
Age: 20
Recording a breakout season while more than doubling his offensive production from the year before, captain Nathan Aspinall registered 94 points (33-61–94) in 65 regular-season games. His 61 assists set a new Firebirds franchise record, and his 94 points were the second-most in the OHL. The 6-foot-7 winger was also named a finalist for the Red Tilson Trophy and the Mickey Renaud Captain’s Trophy. The OHL named him to the First All-Star Team, while the CHL named him to the Third All-Star Team.
Carey Terrance (C) – Erie Otters (2021-25)
Acquired: June 12, 2025
OHL Career Stats: 230 GP, 89 G, 73 A, 162 PTS, -49
Age: 20
Captain of the Erie Otters in 2024-25, Carey Terrance was acquired by the Rangers in an offseason trade with the Anaheim Ducks, bringing the New York native back to his home state. In his rookie season with the Hartford Wolf Pack, the Akwesasne, N.Y., native recorded 17 points (8-9–17) in 68 regular-season games.
Dylan Roobroeck (C) – Niagara IceDogs (2021-22), Oshawa Generals (2022-23)
Selected: 6th Round, 178th Overall (2023)
Signed: May 20, 2024
OHL Career Stats: 200 GP, 49 G, 97 A, 146 PTS, +1
Age: 21
Completing his second full season with the Hartford Wolf Pack, Dylan Roobroeck recorded 26 points (11-15–26) in 72 regular-season games. The 6-foot-7 centre will look to earn his first NHL call-up this season.
Bryce McConnell-Barker (C) – Soo Greyhounds (2021-24)
Selected: 3rd Round, 97th Overall (2022)
Signed: Mar. 23, 2023
OHL Career Stats: 188 GP, 75 G, 102 A, 177 PTS, +1
Age: 22
The former Soo Greyhounds captain completed his second full AHL season with Hartford. Bryce McConnell-Barker set career highs in all offensive categories, recording 25 points (14-11–25) in 69 regular-season games.
Tomorrow on OHL In The System: We’ll take a look at the OHL talent inside the Toronto Maple Leafs organization.
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