New York Rangers
· 2026-06-29
The New York Rangers have traded forward Adam Edstrom to the Nashville Predators.
This move comes after a disappointing 2025-26 season for the Rangers, who currently stand 16th in the Eastern Conference with a 34-39 record.
The Rangers received forward prospect Massimo Rizzo and the 148th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for Edstrom.
Edstrom played 35 games for the Rangers this season, recording three goals and two assists.
The trade gives the Rangers another draft pick to boost their prospect pool.
Edstrom's departure also opens up a spot on the Rangers' roster for other players to step in.
The Rangers are looking to retool their roster after a disappointing season.
Edstrom will likely slot into the Predators' bottom six, possibly as a fourth-line center or winger.
He could also see time on the penalty kill, using his size and defensive skills to make an impact.
The Rangers will look to use their newly acquired draft pick to select a promising young player.
And with their current standing, the Rangers will need to make some moves to improve their roster.
But for now, the focus is on the upcoming draft and how they can use their picks to build for the future.
So the Rangers will be watching the draft closely, looking for players who can make an immediate impact.
Edstrom's time with the Rangers was marked by his physical play and ability to throw hits, but he struggled to produce offense.
He was selected by the Rangers with the 161st overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
Edstrom played in the Swedish Hockey League before joining the Rangers full-time in 2023-24.
The Rangers are currently on a W1 streak, looking to build on that momentum.