Although the Rangers might need a forward as well, Beaulieu is probably too good to pass up. Not to hate on the rags or anything but really Staal and MDZ are good but after that I don't see it.
I don't see Minnesota, Anaheim, Ottawa, Buffalo or Edmonton drafting this guy and he is too good to be drafted at 18.
Its kinda funny how one poster says Beaulieu is too low but at the same time you imply the rangers should pass on him. IMO that means its pretty bang on.
You may not see it if you haven't been paying attention to the Rangers, as both McDonagh and Sauer have been superb this year. Both look to be important members of a young and developing defense for a long time. In fact players are well ahead of MDZ in terms of development, and McDonagh has shown the ability to be a top pairing D-man, as his skating, awareness and defensive recognition have been outstanding.
If you are suggesting that, in your opinion, that Beaulieu is the BPA on the board when the Rangers draft, then your suggestion makes sense. However, you couch that in the belief that the Rangers have a need for Beaulieu, which is simply untrue. The Rangers' greatest needs are 1st line playmaking centers, and highly-skilled wings. So, although you claim that Beaulieu is a need pick, evidence suggests otherwise.