New York Rangers
· 2026-07-03
The New York Rangers lost depth forwards Conor Sheary and Jonny Brodzinski in free agency.
Sheary signed with the Buffalo Sabres after one season with the Rangers, while Brodzinski joined the Washington Capitals.
The Rangers are currently 16th in the Eastern Conference with a 34-39 record, on a W1 streak.
Sheary had seven goals and 18 points in 62 games, playing up and down the lineup.
Brodzinski scored six goals and totaled 16 points in 55 games for New York.
The Rangers signed Oliver Bjorkstrand to fill a middle-six role and Joe Veleno to center the fourth line.
Youngsters like Jaroslav Chmelar and Adam Sykora will compete for roster spots in training camp.
And the Rangers may seek another veteran addition ahead of training camp.
The team's current standing and record will be a factor in their decisions.
So the Rangers will look to their new signings and young prospects to fill the gaps left by Sheary and Brodzinski.
But having a young player fill a 13th forward role isn’t ideal.
The Rangers will need to make some adjustments to their lineup.
The Rangers will head into training camp with a mix of new and returning players.
They will look to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference.
And they will need to find a way to replace the depth they lost in free agency.
The team's performance will depend on how well they can adapt to the changes.
The Rangers are looking to turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.