Schneider’s Arbitration and Rangers’ Next Move | New York Rangers News

**Corey** (0:00)
On July 5th, Braden Schneider, the 24-year-old defenseman for the New York Rangers, has officially filed for salary arbitration. This move locks him in with the team for now, meaning no other NHL club can swoop in with an offer sheet. He played every single game last season, putting up 18 points and logging a career high 20 minutes of ice time per game. He was a regular on the third defensive pairing, but things got a bit shaky when he had to step up to the top pair for 27 games while Adam. Fox was sidelined during those stretches. The Rangers gave up more goals with him on the ice than any other player, and his overall performance metrics weren't exactly stellar. The team did bring in veteran defenseman Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson recently, which should offer more support. Schneider's been with the Rangers for five seasons now, racking up 87 points in 368 games.
He was a first round draft pick back in 2020, and despite playing through injuries like a torn labrum, he's been remarkably durable, missing only three games over the last four years. Now, the Rangers have a few paths forward. They can go through with the arbitration hearing, which usually happens in August, or they can try to sign him to a new deal before then. This deal could be short-term, a bridge contract, or even a longer-term commitment. There's also the possibility of trading him as young defensemen with potential are always in demand. The recent team moves might make that less, likely.
Ultimately, most signs point to Braden Schneider and the Rangers finding common ground on a contract before arbitration. He's a player the organization drafted and developed, and despite some ups and downs, they seem committed to seeing him continue to grow with the team.
I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to New York Rangers News Today, AI-powered team coverage.