What happened: Konchar has agreed to a one-year contract with New York as the club adds another veteran depth piece before training camp. He reached the market after clearing waivers and becoming a free agent on Aug. 30.

Why it matters: The move matters more for roster construction than headline minutes as New York fills out the back end of its group for 2026-27. Adding Konchar would give the club another standard-contract option while keeping some flexibility ahead of camp decisions.

What to watch: The next step is whether Konchar carries the agreement through camp and into the opening-night roster. Any follow-on move at the end of the roster will show how much competition remains for the final standard spot.