Could Ivan Barbashev Be A Perfect Fit For NYR?

Ivan Barbashev is currently playing in the stanley cup final, with the Vegas Golden Knights, he was traded there at the deadline. The pending UFA has been a great top 9 forward for the Knights during this playoff run. But would he fit in the Rangers lineup next season? As NYR still has the coaching vacancy it’s unclear what system/play style NYR will play with next year, but Barbashev has been great in every system he has played in. Let’s look at some stats!

Barbashev’s 2023 Regular Season Stats.

82 GP

16 G

29 A

45 P

1 +/-

53.26 xGF%

5.05 GF/60

1.68 GA/60

And adding to that he has 16 points in 18 games (pending) during the stanley cup playoffs. Where would he fit in the NYR lineup? Line 2 RW Line 3 LW Line 1 RW, are my best fits for him in the lineup ranked! Contract Prediction:

4 Years, 3.9 Million AAV, 15 Team NTC.

This would be a great deal for both sides as Barbashev gets a payday and NYR gets a piece that can really play anywhere in the lineup, and produce.