NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, and Ahead Choices for the New York Rangers
The Columbus Blue Jackets have another strikes coming after they get their RFAs found out Mark Scheig: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell mentioned on TSN 1050 in Toronto on Tuesday that they...
The Columbus Blue Jackets have another strikes coming after they get their RFAs found out
Mark Scheig: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell mentioned on TSN 1050 in Toronto on Tuesday that they proceed talks with RFA ahead Hockey-reference.com/gamers/f/fantiad01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Adam Fantilli and that he has confidence {that a} deal will get performed. Waddell mentioned that they do have to attend on another strikes till after they get their RFA’s all found out.
Ahead Choices for the New York Rangers
Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic: The New York Rangers might not be performed after they signal a pair RFAs, as they look like one of many groups nonetheless seeking to make strikes this offseason, particularly including assist at ahead.
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They may use a top-six ahead, however might settle with a top-nine in the event that they needed to, and hopefully earlier than the beginning of the season. Given their wage cap place, they may be capable of squeeze in somebody making $3 to $4 million.
Together with Braden Schneider can also’t be dominated out, which opens up $5.5 million. In addition they have some depth gamers who’re waiver eligible that will get squeezed out.
They may look to herald an unproven heart with upside or a proper winger.
The Rangers checked out Hockey-reference.com/gamers/m/manthan01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Anthony Mantha and Hockey-reference.com/gamers/t/tolvaee01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Eeli Tolvanen, however the Hockey-reference.com/gamers/b/bjorkol01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Oliver Bjorkstrand signing could have ended that. 28-year-old Hockey-reference.com/gamers/l/lainepa01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Patrik Laine might be one choice, as he’s seeking to bounce again and should take a one-year deal. Relying on what they’re searching for, Hockey-reference.com/gamers/b/buntimi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Michael Bunting or Hockey-reference.com/gamers/d/drouijo01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Jonathan Drouin might be choices, although they’re just like Bjorkstrand as nicely.
On the commerce market, youthful gamers like Hockey-reference.com/gamers/j/johnske01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets), Hockey-reference.com/gamers/w/wrighsh01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Shane Wright (Kraken) and Hockey-reference.com/gamers/z/zaryco01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Connor Zary (Flames) could need a change of surroundings. Commerce speak round Hockey-reference.com/gamers/okay/kniesma01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Matthew Knies has quieted, and the associated fee would have been excessive.
On the veteran aspect of the commerce market, choices might embody Hockey-reference.com/gamers/b/boesebr01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Brock Boeser (Canucks), Hockey-reference.com/gamers/d/debruja01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Jake DeBrusk (Canucks) and Hockey-reference.com/gamers/r/rustbr01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Bryan Rust (Penguins).
Former Rangers and UFAs Hockey-reference.com/gamers/okay/kanepa01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Patrick Kane and Hockey-reference.com/gamers/t/tarasvl01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Vladimir Tarasenko are lengthy pictures.
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Anaheim Geese and former Ranger Hockey-reference.com/gamers/v/vatrafr01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Frank Vatrano would possibly make sense. He wouldn’t price a lot and performed nicely with Hockey-reference.com/gamers/z/zibanmi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Mika Zibanejad. He has two years left at $4.5 million and should connect a sweetener to it.
The Rangers might ask the Geese about Hockey-reference.com/gamers/t/terrytr01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2026-07-16_hr” goal=”_blank” rel=”nofollow noopener”>Troy Terry. He’s received a $7 million cap hit, however they might supply the Geese Schneider. The Geese want defensive assist.
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