1978–79 New York Rangers season Draft picks Draft picks

| Round | Player | Position_ | Nationality | College_Junior_Club_Team_League |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Don Maloney | LW | Canada | Kitchener Rangers ( OHA ) |
| 3 | Ray Markham | C | Canada | Flin Flon Bombers ( WCHL ) |
| 3 | Dean Turner | D | United States | University of Michigan ( NCAA ) |
| 4 | Dave Silk | RW | United States | Boston University (NCAA) |
| 4 | Andre Dore | D | Canada | Quebec Remparts ( QMJHL ) |
| 5 | Mike McDougall | RW | United States | Port Huron Flags ( IHL ) |
| 6 | Tom Laidlaw | D | Canada | Northern Michigan University (NCAA) |
| 7 | Dan Clark | D | Canada | Milwaukee Admirals (IHL) |
| 8 | Greg Kostenko | D | Canada | Ohio State University (NCAA) |
| 9 | Brian McDavid | D | Canada | Kitchener Rangers (OHA) |