Analyzing the New York Rangers Current Cap Conundrum

This summer is extremely painful for the New York Rangers. With several major holes in the lineup and no clear way to fill them due to the cap constraints pressed against the roster, there are a lot of issues moving money around to address the holes that exist on this roster. With several major pieces needing new deals through restricted free agency and others having the ability to walk into the unrestricted free agent market, it’s a difficult summer.

Currently, the salary cap is projected to be at $83.5 million next season. New York has a projected $11 million in space according to CapFriendly. This is without a backup goalie, two defensemen, and several forwards. Considering that Alexis…