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Rangers eye RFAs including Jason Robertson as free agency approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:32 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Rangers eye RFAs including Jason Robertson as free agency approaches
Summary

The New York Rangers prepare to enter free agency with approximately $26.6 million in cap space on July 1. The team seeks impactful players, with restricted free agents (RFAs) presenting a more appealing option than unrestricted free agents., Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars is highlighted as a prime target, although signing him may entail significant compensation in draft picks. The Rangers' prior attempts to sign RFAs have been unsuccessful, and their lack of a second-round pick for 2027 complicates matters. Other potential RFAs include Pavel Dorofeyev of the Vegas Golden Knights, who recorded 64 points this season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Rangers have $26.6 million cap space for July 1 free agency.
  • •Jason Robertson had 96 points last season and is viewed as a top target.
  • •Compensating for RFAs involves forfeiting draft picks, complicating signings.
  • •Rangers lack their 2027 second-round pick, limiting acquiring RFAs.
  • •Pavel Dorofeyev of the Golden Knights also on Rangers' radar.
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  • 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Wishful thinking: RFA targets for Rangers, including Jason Robertson
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The New York Rangers have plenty of money to spend when free agency opens on July 1 – nearly $26.6 […]

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