The Manchester Regional on March 30th resulted in a 3-1 victory for No. 3-seed Denver against No. 1-seeded Boston College. And Rangers prospects Gabe Perreault and Drew Fortescue, who were key members of the BC roster, can now potentially turn their attention to solely focusing on their future with the New York Rangers.
For Perreault, this is apparently extremely likely. All across Monday there are plenty of reports that he is expected to sign with the Rangers as early as before the sun sets on Monday. He could even possibly join the Rangers for practice on Tuesday and be available for play on Wednesday.
However, his entry level contract will be a three year deal per the CBA, and the question isn’t about if he signs, it’s about when. But the “when” isn’t about a date, it’s about contract start date. If the Rangers sign him to play this season, they burn a full year of his ELC for less than 10 games (assuming the Rangers miss the playoffs) when all is said and done. Is it worth it?
No. 1 overall Boston College loses to defending National Champion Denver, 3-1. #NYR could be getting reinforcements at Tuesday’s practice?
— Colin Stephenson (@ColinSNewsday) March 31, 2025
Rangers in talks with Perreault camp this afternoon with expectation the BC No. 1 will be in New York tomorrow, Post has learned.
— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) March 31, 2025
However the cap ceiling is rising fast, and it’s highly unlikely Perreault goes from two-year pro to massive contract extension. And, it is official that Perreault has been in talks with the Rangers about signing his entry-level contract and he is expected to be in New York on Tuesday.
Also hearing the Gabe Perreault is expected to sign with the #NYR today. Debut still TBD, possibly Wed
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) March 31, 2025
During Perreault's, an Illinois native, freshman year he was named a CCM/AHCA Second Team All-American, a Hockey East Second Team All-Star and a New England All-Star and finished second in Division I in assists (41) and tied for fourth in points (60).
My sense is that, if Gabe Perreault signs, he will burn the first year on his ELC and go to the NHL. We’ll see how it all plays out. #NYR https://t.co/VNnl0qMs31
— Peter Baugh (@Peter_Baugh) March 31, 2025
After all, BC teammate and fellow sophomore Ryan Leonard signed his three-year entry-level deal with the Washington Capitals on Monday Afternoon. Who says Perrault's signing isn't to follow?
Breaking- I am hearing from sources that BC sophomore Gabe Perreault is signing with the New York Rangers and that a deal will be announced relatively soon.
— BC Hockey Blog (@BCHockeyBlogger) March 31, 2025