Rangers prospects tiers for NCAA players, including Malcolm Spence

Jess Rubenstein categorizes seven New York Rangers prospects playing in the NCAA into three tiers based on development and expectations. The top tier features Michigan forward Malcolm Spence, alongside freshmen defensemen Ben MacBeath of Denver and Charlie Morrison of UConn. Rubenstein highlights Spence as a rising top-line contributor after he recorded 10 goals and 25 points in his freshman campaign.

The second tier includes junior defenseman EJ Emery, Western Michigan forward Ty Henricks, and Michigan State defenseman Sean Barnhill, who all face pivotal seasons to expand their roles. The third tier features freshman forward Raoul Boilard at Lake Superior State, who receives an opportunity to rebuild his prospect status under college development rules.