Rangers Buy Time With Braden Schneider Deal

The New York Rangers have found a temporary solution to their contract negotiations with defenseman Braden Schneider, inking a one-year settlement that punts the bigger conversation down the road. This move suggests the Rangers believe they can work out a long-term deal eventually, but weren't willing to overpay in the short term. How this plays out could set the tone for the Rangers' cap flexibility heading into next season.