Rangers sign Braden Schneider to one-year contract ahead of arbitration
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The New York Rangers have agreed to a one-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Braden Schneider, reported on July 13, 2026. The deal is valued at $5.5 million and was finalized just ahead of a scheduled salary arbitration hearing. Schneider, 24, adds depth to the Rangers' blueline as they prepare for the upcoming season. This agreement prevents the need for arbitration, which can sometimes lead to contentious negotiations between players and teams.
- •Braden Schneider agrees to a one-year, $5.5 million contract.
- •Contract finalized ahead of a salary arbitration hearing.
- •Schneider, 24, is a restricted free agent.
- •The deal strengthens the Rangers' defensive lineup.
- 10:01 PMESPN NHL — Rangers dodge arbitration hearing, sign Schneider
"The New York Rangers and restricted free agent defenseman Braden Schneider, 24, agreed on a one-year contract ahead of their salary arbitration hearing, and an NHL source told ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on Monday afternoon that the deal is for $5.5 million.
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