Rangers linked to free agent Patrik Laine as contracts approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The New York Rangers are reportedly interested in signing free agent Patrik Laine, who remains on the market. Laine has previously played for the Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Montreal Canadiens. Following an injury-plagued season with the Canadiens, where he appeared in just five games, he may need to accept a one-year contract to prove himself. This potential acquisition fits Rangers' goal of adding a forward before training camp begins.
- •Patrik Laine is a free agent linked to multiple teams, including the Rangers.
- •Laine previously recorded 44 goals in his second NHL season.
- •He played only five games for the Montreal Canadiens last season.
- •The Rangers are actively seeking to sign a forward before training camp.
- •Laine may need to sign a one-year, prove-it contract.
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers One Of Teams Linked To Patrik Laine Since The Start Of Free Agency
"One free agent that remains an intriguing addition for the New York Rangers is Patrik Laine.
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