Rangers Face the Gabe Perreault Question - Lock Him Up Now or Wait?

The Rangers are staring down a decision that could define their window of contention - whether to extend Gabe Perreault before his value skyrockets or gamble that they can negotiate later. Young talent with Perreault's skill set doesn't hit the market often, and New York knows that waiting too long could cost them millions in cap space they can't afford to lose. The front office has to weigh the risk of overpaying now against the certainty of paying significantly more if they hesitate.