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Schneider’s Flexibility Changes Rangers’ Defense | NHL News
The Rangers made bold moves this offseason, reshaping their defense with high-profile signings and draft picks—Marcus Pettersson, Sean Durzi, and even drafting five lefties including top pick Alberts Smits. With Adam Fox sidelined last year, the blue line needed a reboot, and they’re now looking to Braden Schneider as a key third-pairing piece after his $5.5M one-year deal. Why not keep cheaper Will Borgen? Because Schneider’s short-term contract gives New York flexibility: he can be re-signed long-term if he excels—or traded for a top-six forward. Younger (25 vs. 30), more versatile, and…
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