Braden Schneider Heads to Arbitration | New York Rangers News

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On July 5th, Braden Schneider, the defenseman for the Rangers, has officially filed for arbitration. This means he and the team will go before a neutral arbitrator to decide his salary for the upcoming season. He was one of five restricted free agents the Rangers extended a qualifying offer to last week. And by choosing arbitration, he's taken himself off the market for other teams to try and sign to an offer sheet. This move comes after a season where Schneider played a significant role for the team.
He logged a career-high average of 20 minutes and 27 seconds of ice time per game, and he was a constant presence, playing in all. 82 regular season games. While his offensive numbers weren't eye-popping with just 18 points, he was still impactful in other areas.
His physical presence was felt on the ice as he recorded 163 hits, just shy of his career best. He also contributed defensively with 141 blocked shots. Despite some speculation about his future with the team in trade talks over the past few months, he remains a part of the Rangers' defensive plans for next season. The arbitration hearing is scheduled, but it's important to remember that both Schneider and the Rangers can still reach an agreement on a contract. Extension before that date, negotiations are ongoing and a resolution could come at any time. For now, Schneider's situation is in the hands of the arbitration process, but the team clearly values his contributions as they look to solidify their defense.
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