The New York Rangers made a roster move Saturday, trading center Adam Edstrom to the Nashville Predators in return for prospect Massimo Rizzo and the 148th overall selection in the NHL Draft. The announcement came on the second day of the draft, which is being held at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
Edstrom’s time with the Rangers spanned three seasons, during which he recorded 10 goals, six assists, and 189 hits. However, his 2025-26 campaign was cut short by injuries, limiting him to just 35 appearances.
The 25-year-old was originally selected 161st overall back in 2019.
As for Rizzo, also 25, the Rangers were not anticipated to extend him a qualifying offer, meaning he is expected to become a free agent later this week.
This deal follows another trade the Rangers completed on Friday, when they swapped prospects with the Montreal Canadiens — sending Brett Berard to Montreal in exchange for William Trudeau.
The move to trade Edstrom comes as players like Jaroslav Chmelar and Adam Sykora have stepped up within the organization, leaving little room on the roster. By moving Edstrom, New York opens the door for other up-and-coming players to compete for a spot.
