The New York Rangers have been busy in the first days of free agency. Their latest move brings in a forward who solidifies their bottom-six forward group. Taylor Raddysh has signed a two-year, $3 million contract.
Raddysh Signs With the Rangers
With the Washington Capitals last season, Raddysh played in a career-high 80 games. The forward scored seven goals for a Caps team who reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Raddysh is just three seasons separated from a 20-goal season with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Rangers Solidify Bottom-Six
Raddysh likely will be in the mix for a third-line role with the Rangers when training camp beings. The Rangers need someone to fill the third-line centre spot, with Juuso Parssinen and Jonny Brodzinski the top contenders right now. That leaves Raddysh in a battle with one of those two for a spot on one of the wings, along with Brennan Othmann, Brett Berard, Gabe Perreault, and Justin Dowling.
The Rangers fourth line, as of now, is likely to feature Sam Carrick alongside Matt Rempe and Adam Edstrom.
While the Rangers would love to see Raddysh score another 20 goals, they are aware his value can come in other areas. Raddysh is a hard-working forward who is strong on the penalty kill, but can move up the lineup should his team need it.
Busy Off-Season Continues in New York
After missing the playoffs last season, the Rangers are looking to bounce back in 2025-26. The team has made multiple moves already. The biggest so far has been trading Chris Kreider.
The Rangers are just one season separated from a trip to the Eastern Conference Final. This roster shakeup shows the Rangers are determined to return to playoff contention sooner rather than later.
It will be interesting to see if the Rangers have any more moves up their sleeves for this summer.
