Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_2897457_8 (pick__number VARCHAR, nhl_team VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What pick number did the New York Rangers have?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT pick__number FROM table_2897457_8 WHERE nhl_team = "New York Rangers"