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Rangers sign Braden Schneider to one-year contract worth $5.5 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 11:25 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Rangers sign Braden Schneider to one-year contract worth $5.5 million

Summary

The New York Rangers announced a one-year contract agreement with defenseman Braden Schneider, worth $5.5 million. The deal avoids arbitration, reflecting a proactive step by the team following a disappointing 2025/26 season under new head coach Mike Sullivan. Schneider, a restricted free agent, struggled offensively last year and is competing for a spot on a crowded blue line after the Rangers made several offseason acquisitions. With Schneider remaining under contract until 2028, the Rangers may need to make a long-term decision about his future during the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Schneider's deal is for one year and $5.5 million.
•Rangers avoided arbitration with the young defenseman.
•Team added multiple key players to the blue line this summer.
•Schneider has posted 20 goals and 87 points in 368 career games.
•The Rangers will need to assess Schneider's role and future options soon.

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11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers Announce One-Year Contract for Fifth-Year NHL Defenseman

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The New York Rangers have been one of the NHL’s most active teams in the summer of 2026 to date, with the team looking to bounce back from one of their most disappointing seasons in 2025/26 under new Head Coach Mike Sullivan, as they finished with the fourth-worst record in the league.With the new season […] The post Rangers Announce One-Year Contract for Fifth-Year NHL Defenseman appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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