1996–97 New York Rangers season Draft picks Draft picks

| Round | Player | Position_ | Nationality | College_Junior_Club_Team_League |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Brown | D | Canada | Sarnia Sting ( OHL ) |
| 2 | Daniel Goneau | LW | Canada | Granby Predateurs ( QMJHL ) |
| 3 | Dmitri Subbotin | LW | Russia | HC CSKA Moscow (Russia) |
| 5 | Colin Pepperall | LW | Canada | Niagara Falls Thunder (OHL) |
| 6 | Ola Sandberg | D | Sweden | Djurgardens IF ( SEL ) |
| 7 | Jeff Dessner | D | United States | Taft H.S. (Connecticut) |
| 8 | Ryan McKie | D | Canada | London Knights (OHL) |
| 9 | Ronnie Sundin | D | Sweden | Frolunda HC (SEL) |