Three potential targets for Rangers in NHL free agency

A look at three offseason targets for the Rangers once free agency begins:

Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Position: Defenseman | Age: 32

Coming off a Stanley Cup win with the Panthers, Ekman-Larsson posted two goals and four assists in 24 playoff games while primarily playing in a bottom-pair role and quarterbacking the second power-play unit.

The 32-year-old fits the third-pair mold and would likely be a cost-effective option.

Brenden Dillon

Position: Defenseman | Age: 33

A 20-point producer the last three seasons, Dillon is coming off a strong year in Winnipeg.

He would be able to bring some physicality to the Rangers’ blue line for a price point that also shouldn’t break the bank.

Matt Roy

Position: Defenseman | Age: 29

Roy has been with the Kings the past six seasons and is coming off a three-year contract with a cap hit of $3.15 million.

Falling one point shy of matching his career-high 26 points, set in 2022-23, the 29-year-old would be another inexpensive candidate.