Rangers, Canadiens emerge as top landing spots for ex-Kraken $6.95m winger
Eeli Tolvanen recorded an impressive performance in the last season with the Seattle Kraken before his contract expired. Ahead of training camp, New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens have been linked to him.
The New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Buffalo Sabres have been speculated as potential landing spots for Eeli Tolvanen, the unrestricted free agent right winger who played for the Seattle Kraken in the 2025-26 season. Tolvanen, who recorded 12 goals and 24 assists for 36 points across 78 games, is now a top-tier depth target.
NHL insider Michael DeRosa stated that the Rangers should strongly consider signing Tolvanen due to his potential to provide a solid addition to their forward group. The Canadiens also see him as a valuable asset, providing a gritty forward who can contribute offensively while playing with an edge. For the Rangers, signing Tolvanen would be a bit expensive, but it would allow them to maximize their remaining playoff money with a low-cost forward.
For the Canadiens, the signing would not be that expensive and would provide shelter for their younger players.
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