The New York Rangers announced Tuesday that they have signed Finnish-born winger Eeli Tolvanen to a one‑year contract valued at $1.5 million. The move continues the franchise’s offensive overhaul after a busy off‑season that saw the acquisition of Pavel Dorofeyev and the departure of several veteran players.

Player background

Tolvanen, 27, posted 12 goals and 36 points in 78 games for the Seattle Kraken last season, recording a minus‑18 rating. While the goal total was his lowest since the 2021‑22 campaign with the Nashville Predators, the point total was the second‑highest of his career. Over eight NHL seasons, he has accumulated 92 goals, 98 assists and a minus‑37 rating across 423 games.

Career path

Drafted 30th overall by Nashville in 2017, Tolvanen spent more than four seasons with the Predators before being claimed off waivers by Seattle in December 2022. His experience and size (6‑2) are expected to add depth to the Rangers’ forward group as they aim for a deeper playoff run.

Recent Rangers activity

The Rangers have been active in the trade market this summer. In late June, they acquired forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights for two first‑round picks and a third‑round pick. On July 1, New York sent Vincent Trocheck to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for defenseman Sean Durzi, forward Cole Beaudoin and two third‑round selections. Those moves followed the high‑profile trade that sent Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings last season.

With Tolvanen’s addition, New York hopes to solidify its scoring lines and improve its overall plus‑minus rating heading into the 2026‑27 season.

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