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Rangers Rank 22nd in NHL Contract Efficiency
30 Jul
Summary
- Rangers rank 22nd in NHL contract efficiency, improving from 24th.
- Adam Fox and Alexis Lafrenière have significant surplus value.
- Team lacks major contract wins, with only three players graded B+ or higher.
The New York Rangers have improved their standing in NHL contract efficiency, moving up to 22nd in the latest rankings from 24th previously. This indicates incremental progress under team president and general manager Chris Drury, who has worked to eliminate burdensome contracts.
While the Rangers possess considerable cap space and have made strategic acquisitions like Pavel Dorofeyev and Marcus Pettersson, their contracts are generally solid rather than exceptional. Adam Fox and Alexis Lafrenière stand out with excellent contract values, generating substantial surplus value for the team.
Despite no players receiving grades below a C-, the team has few highly-graded contracts. Only Adam Fox, Alexis Lafrenière, and Matthew Robertson have earned a B+ or better. Questions remain about the long-term viability of contracts for veteran centers Mika Zibanejad and J.T. Miller as they age.
