Rangers' depth overhaul should mark the end of the road for these three players

The New York Rangers are fully into the offseason, and with that, changes will be made. After another lackluster year, this franchise is now heading into a retool that will feature some new faces. 

Of course, with the new players coming in, it means some players are phasing out. There are three that jump right off the page as potentially having played their final game as a Blueshirt. 

Let’s go over it. 

Conor Sheary 

It is more surprising that Conor Sheary finished the season as a part of the Rangers. There was a very good chance that he was going to be dealt at the trade deadline, alongside Vincent Trocheck. 

But those moves did not happen. 

For now, Sheary is a free agent, with an expired contract and not a whole lot of contribution to the Rangers in 2025-26. He is likely going to be a cheap option for the bottom-six forward group, but it occupies a spot for a prospect. 

Jonny Brodzinski 

Jonny Brodzinski has been with the Rangers for six seasons, but it feels like much longer. It seems like he has been with this team twice as long. 

But, like Sheary, he is without a deal. There is more of a chance of Brodzinski coming back to the Rangers than Sheary, but there is also a significant chance that both walk this summer. 

Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury is going to be active at the draft. Depending on what pick they end up with, they have the third-best odds of grabbing that first-overall selection at 11.5%. It could dictate how this summer will go. Free agency will also feel the ripple effects of what happens on June 26. 

Matt Rempe 

It hurts many to want to read this, but it is time to let go of Matt Rempe. The fan-favorite has been a staple for this team, but his best ability has just been exposed, and without it, there may not be enough time for him to develop into something else. 

This thumb injury has really put a hurting on his physicality, and that was evident in 2025-26. He was sidelined, and when he came back, throwing fisticuffs and being an intimidation factor with that hand was not possible.

There will be many call ups from Hartford next season, which is why Rempe does not make the cut. He could be a target to trade this summer, as he is under contract for the 2026-27 season. If not, he may just be released to the waiver wire. 

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