Rangers Reportedly Not Engaged in Contract Talks With Braden Schneider

Rumors around the New York Rangers’ offseason focus on their reported lack of engagement in contract talks with defenseman Braden Schneider. With the summer underway and New York having maintained cap space, the club is still described as quiet in free agency, while the market has already seen several major moves. The article notes the Rangers have two first-round picks this year, but suggests trading them may be unlikely given the need to strengthen their prospect pool. It says that quiet talks could signal a preference to move Schneider instead of re-signing him. At 24, Schneider is characterized as a defensively solid second-pair player coming off an 18-point season, though limited offensive production is cited. The piece also argues his restricted free-agent status could bring a “decent return,” with the Rangers’ plans potentially becoming clearer if they choose not to negotiate further.