Schneider's Arbitration Deadline | New York Rangers News

**Corey** (0:00)
On July 13th, all right, so the New York Rangers and defenseman, Braden Schneider, have a date set for July 29th. That's when his salary arbitration hearing is scheduled. He's a restricted free agent, and after getting a qualifying offer, he filed for arbitration.
His last deal was worth $4.4 million over two years, and now he's looking for a raise. But the team and player haven't agreed on a new number. This arbitration process means an independent arbitrator will hear both sides and make a decision on his contract. It also sets a deadline to get this settled, so it doesn't drag into training camp or the regular season. By going to arbitration, Schneider can't sign an offer sheet with any other team. He's one of 15 NHL players in the situation this year. Now, Schneider brings a lot to the table. Last season, he led the team with 140 block shots, had 163 hits, and played over 20 minutes a game for the 100 minutes. First time, even playing all 82 games, he's been pretty durable since joining the league. But figuring out his value is tricky, especially with other defensive acquisitions like Sean Dursey on the roster.
The simplest path might be a bridge deal, giving both sides more time to evaluate him. Or the Rangers could go long term if they see him as a core player for the future, though that seems less likely given his current role.
If they can't agree, the arbitrator's decision will stand and the team can choose the contract length. Ultimately, neither side really wants to go through arbitration, as it can get pretty messy. A trade is also an option, but it feels less probable now that most teams have their rosters set. It's a situation with a few moving parts, and we'll see how it shakes out by the end of July.
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I'm Corey with the story.