Rangers and restricted free agent defenseman Braden Schneider agree on contract extension

FILE - New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) skates during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals against the Florida Panthers, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York. The New York Rangers and up-and-coming defenseman Braden Schneider have agreed on a two-year $4.4 million contract extension. General manager Chris Drury announced the deal with the 22-year-old Schneider on Saturday, , July 13, 2024, leaving fellow defenseman Ryan Lindgren as the only unsigned starter on defense. Lindgren has filed for arbitration.

FILE - New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider (4) skates during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff finals against the Florida Panthers, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in New York. The New York Rangers and up-and-coming defenseman Braden Schneider have agreed on a two-year $4.4 million contract extension. General manager Chris Drury announced the deal with the 22-year-old Schneider on Saturday, , July 13, 2024, leaving fellow defenseman Ryan Lindgren as the only unsigned starter on defense. Lindgren has filed for arbitration. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)


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NEW YORK — The New York Rangers and up-and-coming defenseman Braden Schneider have agreed on a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension. General manager Chris Drury announced the deal with the 22-year-old Schneider on Saturday, leaving fellow defenseman Ryan Lindgren as the only unsigned starter on defense. Lindgren has filed for arbitration. The announcement came a day after New York added depth to the defense, re-signing veteran Chad Ruhwedel to a one-year deal. Schneider had career highs last season in games played, assists, and points and tied his career high with five goals.

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