New York Rangers

Rangers can't afford Chychrun next year without losing an RFA

The problem with all these Chych for 2 1sts + trades [which yours isn't even] is that Zona doesn't replace his value either way in their timeline to rebuild. They will most likely have a really nice playoff team next year and an even better team in '25 with or without Matthews for a cup run because they'll have Bedard/Fant/top tier C with their other blue chip forwards. Chych + Ghost have been a league leading top pair playing on a shallow team. Yotes should resign and keep that top pair nice n cheap with Vej 1G and ELCs Bedard, Cooley, Guenther, Geekie. They can spend to the cap and have in the past when the team was better. If you disagree, put the actual future team together and see for yourself.

This and most other offers don't replace his value in that equation. He most likely isn't traded and they both will be happy by the end of his deal about it... most likely.

You figure out your salary cap next year, next year (as when questionable high-salaried players are placed on LTIR). Right now, you’re playing for this year. Don’t be surprised if Lafreniere is traded in the off season with Othman and Cuylle set to make the team.