Rangers And Bruins Linked As Possible Destinations For Jack Eichel If He Does Not Sign Contract Extension With Golden Knights

Jack Eichel is yet to sign a contract extension just yet with the Vegas Golden Knights as questions about his future are beginning to be discussed. 

The growing speculation is that Eichel will sign a contract extension with the Golden Knights at some point, but if that were not to happen for whatever reason, the New York Rangers have been linked as potential destinations for the superstar. 

“I think other teams around the league are expecting it (Eichel contract extension with the Golden Knights) to get done,” ESPN’s Emily Kaplan said.

“I haven’t heard anything about Eichel not wanting to get it done, so my expectation that is something that gets done this summer, but we shall see, and if he does happen to say ‘oh wait, I would rather go play on the East Coast or maybe I’m not ready to make a decision yet,’ then obviously the Rangers would be very high on the list of teams he’d be interested in along with the Boston Bruins of course.”

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Vegas is already working out what Eichel’s contract extension could look like. 

Rangers Finding A Way To Make It Work With Mika Zibanejad And Avoid NoiseWith the dust mostly settled, it appears as if Mika Zibanejad will return to the New York Rangers for the 2025-26 season.

Friedman also added that Eichel’s potential contract extension could be even more expensive than Mitch Marner’s new eight-year, $96 million contract. 

The Rangers have been rumored to have their eyes on some big-name players during the 2026 offseason.

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