Keane checks off a couple of boxes the Rangers said were important to them; speed, skill and character. Keane was an alternate captain for the Barrie Colts last season, where he contributed 12 goals and 44 points in 62 games as their power play quarterback. He has lots of hockey IQ, as well, which definitely is a good thing too.
The two biggest issues with Keane are, firstly, he’s an overager as he’ll turn 19 on July 2. Secondly, for all the good things about his game, it is fair to speculate how much more upside there is here. Anyway, not a bad pick at 88 for a team desperately trying to revamp their defensive prospect pool.