Negotiations over contract extensions remain active for several New York Rangers players, but forward Carson Soucy has been left out of the discussions as the team missed the deadline to re-sign restricted free agent center Gabe Perreault. The move signals a shift in the franchise’s salary-cap strategy ahead of the upcoming collective bargaining agreement, with implications for both Soucy’s future and the team’s roster construction. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the Rangers proceed with their remaining free-agent targets and whether Soucy’s role—or that of other unrestricted players—will be impacted by the Perreault decision. The uncertainty underscores the high-stakes nature of off-season moves in the NHL.

Adam Fantilli talks continue, but not for Carson Soucy. The New York Rangers didn't extend Gabe Perreault before the CBA deadline.