Its here. The opening of unlimited complimentary agency, one of the most expected days of the year for hockey fans, has officially shown up. Today, beginning at midday ET, ink will fulfill paper and fortunes and fates will be made.
At the moment, the needs for the Rangers are a middle-six center and a depth defenseman who can play the left side, however that might alter at the drop of a hat. Its not likely that New York will make a huge splash today, however they could make a couple of smaller ones to attend to some of the teams needs.
According to CapFriendly, the New York Rangers have $23,091,867 * in open cap area entering the day. That sounds like a ton, but there is a lot of work to be done with the teams restricted totally free representatives. With that being said, theres no warranty that Ryan Strome or Anthony DeAngelo will re-sign with New York. The Rangers have qualified both players, however it boiled down to the wire with Strome, which is absolutely intriguing. Theres also the possible novice bonuses Tom mentioned in his story, and the $12,994,444 in dead cap money not noted in this breakdown from Cap Friendly. This also doesnt include Alexis Lafrenière.
New York Rangers
UFAs: Henrik Lundqvist, Jesper Fast, Greg McKegg, Micheal Haley, Matt Beleskey, Steven Fogarty, Boo Nieves, Vinni Lettieri, Danny ORegan, Ryan Gropp
RFAs: Phil Di Giuseppe, Anthony DeAngelo, Ryan Strome, Brendan Lemieux, Alexandar Georgiev, Darren Raddysh, Brandon Crawley, Gabriel Fontaine
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The opening of unrestricted free company, one of the most anticipated days of the year for hockey fans, has actually formally arrived. Today, starting at midday ET, ink will meet paper and fortunes and fates will be made.
According to CapFriendly, the New York Rangers have $23,091,867 * in open cap space getting in the day.
Take pleasure in the day.
