The New York Rangers re-sign defenseman Braden Schneider to a one-year contract worth $5.5 million, according to multiple reports. Schneider had entered restricted free agency after his prior two-year contract, which paid $4.4 million in total, expired. By agreeing to the new deal, the Rangers avoid arbitration with the restricted free agent. The agreement keeps Schneider under contract for the upcoming season while finalizing terms before any arbitration process. Both outlets describe the same contract length and salary figure and present the move as a resolution to the restricted free agency situation. Schneider’s prior status and contract expiration set up the timing of the negotiations, and the re-signing results in a new one-year commitment at the higher reported average value compared with his expired deal.