A look at three offseason targets for the Rangers once free agency begins:
Oliver Ekman-Larsson
Position: Defenseman | Age: 32
Coming off a Stanley Cup win with the Panthers, Ekman-Larsson posted two goals and four assists in 24 playoff games while primarily playing in a bottom-pair role and quarterbacking the second power-play unit.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson won a Stanley Cup with the Panthers. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
The 32-year-old fits the third-pair mold and would likely be a cost-effective option.
Brenden Dillon
Position: Defenseman | Age: 33
Brenden Dillon has produced at least 20 points the past three seasons. NHLI via Getty ImagesA 20-point producer the last three seasons, Dillon is coming off a strong year in Winnipeg.
He would be able to bring some physicality to the Rangers’ blue line for a price point that also shouldn’t break the bank.
Matt Roy
Position: Defenseman | Age: 29
Roy has been with the Kings the past six seasons and is coming off a three-year contract with a cap hit of $3.15 million.
Matt Roy has spent the past six seasons with the Kings. APFalling one point shy of matching his career-high 26 points, set in 2022-23, the 29-year-old would be another inexpensive candidate.
