There’s a reason why some people refer to this time of year as “silly season” in the NHL. Once the Stanley Cup is handed out, teams turn their attention to the draft.
Once draft weekend concludes, teams focus on who they will be signing for the upcoming season. While the unrestricted free agent class is filled with talent this year, most teams tend to try to sign their restricted free agents first.
The New York Rangers have their hands full with RFAs this year. In Brady Skjei, they have a young, talented defenseman who definitely deserves a raise.