The Rangers have 2021 Fifth Round Pick Jaroslav Chmelar to an entry-level contract.
From the Rangers:
- Chmelar, 20, played two seasons at Providence College, accumulating 12 goals and 16 assists for 28 points in 59 games.
- This past season, he notched five goals and 10 assists for 15 points in 26 games and was one of six players on the team to have double-digit assists.
- In his freshman campaign, he totaled seven goals and six assists for 13 points in 33 games.
- Prior to playing at Providence, the Nove Mesto nad Metuji, Czechia native posted nine goals and nine assists in 39 games with Jokerit U20 (Finland) in 2021-22 and appeared in 15 games with the Jokerit U18 squad in 2020-21.
- Internationally, the 6-4, 198 pound forward represented Czechia in the 2022 and 2023 World Junior Championships, winning a silver medal in 2023. In addition, Chmelar suited up for Czechia at the 2021 U18 World Championships.