Rangers sign Juuso Parssinen to two-year contract extension

The New York Rangers have signed forward Juuso Parssinen to a two-year contract extension worth approximately $1.25 million annually, ensuring he remains a restricted free agent with arbitration rights at the end of the deal. Parssinen, acquired in a March trade from the Colorado Avalanche, played 11 games with the Rangers this season, contributing two goals and three assists and providing physical depth in the bottom-six forward group. The move is considered low-risk and offers the Rangers affordable depth as they shape their roster for next season, with Parssinen expected to compete for a bottom-six or 13th/14th forward role. Despite a challenging season that saw him play for three different teams, Parssinen showed late-season promise with notable performances against the Islanders and Panthers. At 24, he still has potential for further development and is valued for his size and versatility on the roster.