The New York Rangers spent most of the 2023 off-season signing veteran depth players to one-year deals. Not all of them will have the opportunity to play full-time for the Rangers, but it will create an interesting competitive environment that should have the entire bottom six playing their hardest trying to maintain their roster spots.
One key signing that should have a steady roster spot is Nick Bonino. Despite being an older player at 35 years old, this opportunity on the Rangers could throw Bonino back into the mix as a top player.
Bonino and the Rangers head coach have experience together
The biggest offseason move for the Rangers this year came in the form of hiring Peter Laviolette as head coach, replacing Gerard Gallant behind the bench.