Rangers sign Braden Schneider to one-year contract ahead of arbitration
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 12:23 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 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.
- 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers Re-Sign Braden Schneider To One-Year Contract Extension
- 10:01 PMESPN NHL — Rangers dodge arbitration hearing, sign Schneider
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers, Braden Schneider avoid arbitration with one-year contract extension
"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.
"The New York Rangers have agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million contract extension with Braden Schneider.
"The Rangers and defenseman Braden Schneider have agreed on a one-year deal.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 12:23 AMRangers Re-Sign Braden Schneider To One-Year Contract Extension
The New York Rangers have agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million contract extension with Braden Schneider.
- ESPN NHLJul 13, 2026, 10:01 PMRangers 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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 9:15 PMRangers, Braden Schneider avoid arbitration with one-year contract extension
The Rangers and defenseman Braden Schneider have agreed on a one-year deal.
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