The Rangers announced on Monday that they have extended Adam Edstrom’s contract for another two years.
This new deal averages $975,000 annually, mirroring the terms of Matt Rempe’s contract, who is a regular teammate of Edstrom and was signed last week.
These contracts addressed some of the restricted free agents early in the offseason.
Unfortunately, Edstrom’s debut season was cut short due to a lower body injury that kept him out of the last 31 games of the 2024-25 season. He sustained this injury while in Boston on February 1 and required surgery. Edstrom is optimistic about returning in time for training camp before the season wraps up in April.
“It took a while,” Edstrom mentioned reflecting on his injury. “But honestly, I received great support here. As time went on, I focused on preparing for the next season and getting back in shape.”
This 6-foot-7 forward had been just getting accustomed to the NHL when the injury halted his season.
Having played only two games during the 2023-24 season, Edstrom managed to secure a place in the opening night lineup, holding steady despite his injury history.
His time on the ice was mostly spent on the fourth line, though he occasionally contributed on the wings of the third unit.
In 51 games, he garnered four assists, which included two goals in his two contests, with an average ice time of 9:16 per game.
According to Natural Stat Trick, Edstrom’s line with Rempe and Sam Carrick performed well during five-on-five situations, with him clocking in at 31 goals for and 28 against over 76:55 of ice time.
“It’s tough,” said Edstrom, reflecting on the season. “I felt we, Remps and Carrick, had a strong connection. It’s always hard to lose time like that, but it’s just part of sports. I’m really looking forward to coming back strong.”
