Rangers explore high stakes move for Mitch Marner

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 24, 2025, 01:30 IST

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The Rangers are considering signing star player Mitch Marner to help shore up their poor season. He's a leading scorer, but his $17M salary is an issue. To get him, the team needs to trade marquee players and manage their salary cap effectively. It's a gamble, but one with huge payoffs.

Rangers explore high stakes move for Mitch Marner (Image Source: Getty Images)

The New York Rangers are considering a huge move to enhance their team. Following a disappointing season, they require significant changes. Mitch Marner is one of the best players in the NHL and can help the Rangers win additional games. Nevertheless, his gigantic salary may be a problem. To make this possible, the team will potentially need to trade some other players and create room under the salary cap.

Rangers consider trading stars to make room for Marner

The Rangers had a terrible season. They need to get back on track, and adding a star player such as Mitch Marner might be the trick. Mitch Marner is famous for his incredible abilities and goal-scoring touch. He broke the 100-point barrier in a season and is valued at about $17 million. That makes him one of the league's top and highest-paid players.

A recent forecast by Bleacher Report's Joe Yerdon included the Rangers as a team that might attempt to sign Mitch Marner. This is great news for Rangers fans. MitchnMarner would contribute energy, goals, and excellent playmaking. He would also infuse the Rangers' dressing room with new vitality.
But there's a huge obstacle. The Rangers don't have sufficient funds under the salary cap. To acquire Mitch Marner, they must make some tough decisions. They could potentially trade established players such as Chris Kreider. They could also consider trading with others or renegotiating their existing contracts. These moves won't be simple, but many feel it might be worth it for a player such as Mitch Marner.

Rangers need bold trades and cap space to land star forward

Experts acknowledge the Rangers need to be wise about their money. Joe Yerdon described, “That's a lot of other work to get done to add a top player, but it's the exact kind of thing you do to make that happen. It's a long shot, for sure, but it would surely be worth it to add a player of Mitch Marner's caliber”
If the Rangers are to make a serious run in the playoffs next season, bringing in a quality scorer in Marner would be a smart move. He would complement the team's top players well and make them true Stanley Cup threats. To do this, though, the Rangers need to be aggressive and play the odds.
Despite all the money problems, bringing in Mitch Marner is something the team needs to consider. Fans are thrilled just at the possibility. Mitch Marner would not only enhance the team's offense but also give the Rangers more attention and respect.
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