It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the dog days of August.
However, we still have plenty to talk about on the rumour mill. The only signings that seem to be left are that of restricted free agents.
However, the news about some of the signed RFAs my not stop. One team that signed an RFA was the New York Rangers, but there’s still plenty of chatter about the future of that signing.
This edition of NHL rumours talks about the future status of a young blueliner.
All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.
Analysis: Rangers General Manager Chris Drury and Lindgren signed a $4.5 million contract to avoid an arbitration hearing.
This deal was well above the $3.5 million qualifying offer that he got. The agreement gets the young defender signed, but this may have just kicked the can down the road.
The Blueshirts have a number of prominent players that they need to signed on or before July 1, 2025.
Drury has to ink goalie Igor Shesterkin before he gets out onto the opening market.
He also has to worry about deals for Alexis Lafreniere and K’Andre Miller in the coming off-season.
New York has around $1.4 million in projected cap space.
This translates into about $6 million in accrued cap space at the deadline.
Drury can probably make a more move or two if the Rangers are on the cusp on contention. However, he may be limited on what he can do.
