The New York Rangers’ situation with K’Andre Miller may end up being resolved in the short term but not necessarily in the long term.
It’s been widely speculated that the Rangers could trade Miller as a flurry of rumors have been floating around over the past few weeks.
It’s been reported that the Rangers are unwilling to give Miller a long-term contract extension as he’s set to become a restricted free agent on July 1.
With that fact in mind, a trade seems like the most likely scenario for the 25-year-old defenseman.
However, Vince Z. Mercogliano is reporting that it seems the Rangers aren't crazy about what's been offered so far.
If the Rangers are hesitant to commit to Miller long-term and are not satisfied with his current trade value, the most feasible solution is to sign him to a bridge contract.
If the Blueshirts sign Miller to a one-year contract extension, it gives the two sides a whole season to either sign a contract extension or find an ideal trade solution.
The Rangers would have the entire 2025-26 season to evaluate Miller even further and see if he’s worthy of a long-term contract extension.
With a new head coach in Mike Sullivan behind the bench, seeing if Miller could turn around his game under Sullivan's tutelage would be worthwhile.
Rangers Reportedly Receiving Their Final Offers For K'Andre Miller This Week
With the 2025 NHL Draft just a few days away, the New York <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-rangers" target="_blank">Rangers</a>’ trade talks involving K’Andre Miller are continuing to heat up.
If all does not work out over the course of the season, the Rangers could possibly trade Miller around the time of the trade deadline, making him one of the biggest targets.
There’s still a high likelihood Miller could be dealt within the next few hours or days, but with the clock ticking, a bridge deal is looking more and more possible by the minute.