The New York Rangers have to decisions to make about players who are currently restricted free agents, these players whose contracts expire in a year could be used as trade bait as the Rangers look to land a free agent from another roster (potentially even a big name forward).
These eight players include those who are veterans on the roster, others who joined the team mid-season and some whose entry-level contracts are expiring.
With the Rangers holding on to the number two overall pick — as well as number 20 (Winnipeg), 49 (Dallas), 58 (Tampa), 112 (Columbus), 130, 161, 205 (Columbus) — they will have to determine which players will add the most value to the identity of the roster that they are building and to the team down the line.