What happened: Eeli Tolvanen signed a one-year, $1.15 million contract with the New York Rangers on Wednesday, ending a four-season run with the Seattle Kraken. Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury confirmed the signing.
Why it matters: Nashville drafted Tolvanen 30th overall in 2017, and he now brings 423 games of NHL experience into a Rangers lineup ahead of the 2026-27 season. The move adds a proven scoring option as New York retools its forward group heading into camp.
By the numbers: Last season with Seattle: 78 GP, 12 G, 24 A, 36 PTS. Career: 423 GP, 92 G, 98 A across stints with the Predators and Kraken.
What to watch: Tolvanen is set to report to Rangers training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season opener.