{"id":2332,"date":"2026-07-16T20:10:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=2332"},"modified":"2026-07-16T20:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:10:17","slug":"new-york-rangers-remain-open-to-trading-defenseman-braden-schneider-despite-new-nhl-contract-nhl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=2332","title":{"rendered":"New York Rangers remain open to trading defenseman Braden Schneider despite new NHL contract | NHL News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-132447598,imgsize-48624,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/nhl-new-york-rangers-defenseman-braden-schneider-4-skates-with-the-puck-during-a-nhl-game-between-the-new-york-rangers-and-the-florida-panthers-on-april-13-2026-at-amerant-bank-arena-in-sunrise-fl.jpg\" alt=\"New York Rangers remain open to trading defenseman Braden Schneider despite new NHL contract\" title=\"New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider Skates with the puck during an NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers (Photo by Chris Arjoon\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider Skates with the puck during an NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers (Photo by Chris Arjoon\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)\">New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider Skates with the puck during an NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers (Photo by Chris Arjoon\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the New York Rangers may have secured Brandon Schneider with the new contract, the young defenseman remains a potential trade candidate, as the team continues to reshape the roster for the upcoming 2023-24 NHL season.<!-- --> It is to be noted that Brandon Schneider recently signed a one-year contract extension with the Rangers, avoiding salary arbitration and putting months of trade speculation to rest. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>However, according to The Athletic&#8217;s Rangers insider Vince Mercogliano, New York has not completely closed the door on moving the 24-year-old blue-liner. It is suggested that the Rangers are still open to trading Braden Schneider despite a new contract.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>New York Rangers still open to trading defenseman Braden Schneider despite new $5.5 million contract <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>The New York Rangers may have signed <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/nhl\/news\/new-york-rangers-defenseman-braden-schneider-linked-with-san-jose-sharks-offseason-nhl-trade-speculation\/articleshow\/130896429.cms\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">defenseman Braden <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/nhl\/news\/new-york-rangers-defenseman-braden-schneider-linked-with-san-jose-sharks-offseason-nhl-trade-speculation\/articleshow\/130896429.cms\" rel=\"noopener\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\">Schneider <\/a>to a new contract, but that has not ended the speculation surrounding his future with the franchise. According to reports, the Rangers remain open to listening to trade offers for Schneider, despite recently signing the 24-year-old to a one-year, $5.5 million contract extension that avoided salary arbitration. This was disclosed by NHL insider Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>Mercogliano discussed Schneider&#8217;s situation on The Flying V podcast, saying that Rangers general manager Chris Drury is interested in trading if another team shows interest in the young blueliner. While Mercogliano does not view a trade as imminent, he suggested New York would consider moving Schneider if the right offer helps improve another area of the roster.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>The reason behind this decision is possibly to land a new forward, and the team\u2019s current financial limitations mean landing a quality forward via trade appears more likely than free agency. <!-- -->In fact, New York&#8217;s growing depth on defense is one reason Schneider continues to surface in trade discussions. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>The Rangers already have Adam Fox, Vladislav Gavrikov, Marcus Pettersson, and newly acquired Sean Durzi under contract, giving the club several established options on the blue line. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>Nevertheless, Schneider&#8217;s name has been linked to trade rumors for months, as his name was linked with the Boston Bruins before he agreed to his new deal, and other clubs who are looking for a right-shot defenseman ahead of the 2026-27 season.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>As for his performance, Schneider played in all 82 games last season and posted 18 points, 2 goals, and 16 assists. \u2060He was one of only three players in the NHL in 2025-26 to notch 160 or more hits and 140 or more blocked shots. Moreover, the 24-year-old player has also established a career high in average ice time at 20:27.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>It is to be noted that Braden Schneider was selected 19th overall \u2060by the Rangers in the 2020 NHL Draft. Schneider debuted in January 2022 and \u2060has collected 87 points (20 goals, 67 assists) over 368 games. In 43 postseason games, he has six points so far.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>Although the Rangers have not actively shopped Schneider, the latest report suggests the organization is willing to explore all options as it continues reshaping its roster.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/nhl\/news\/new-york-rangers-remain-open-to-trading-defenseman-braden-schneider-despite-new-nhl-contract\/articleshow\/132446978.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider Skates with the puck during an NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers (Photo by Chris Arjoon\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) As the New York Rangers may have secured Brandon Schneider with the new contract, the young defenseman remains a potential trade candidate, as the 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