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Eeli Tolvanen Signs $1.5M One-Year Deal With Rangers

9/2/2026

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Summary

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Eeli Tolvanen signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the New York Rangers.
He recorded 12 goals and 24 assists in 78 games for the Seattle Kraken in 2025-26.
Tolvanen contributed a goal and two assists as Finland won bronze at the February 2026 Olympics.
He may join the Rangers’ third line with Noah Laba and Will Cuylle, moving Taylor Raddysh down.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 Finland earned Olympic bronze in Nagano, defeating Canada 2-1 behind forward Teemu Selänne. The nation’s hockey program, which later added five world-championship titles (1995-2026) and its first Olympic gold in 2022, has produced NHL forwards such as Selänne and Eeli Tolvanen, who signed a $1.5 million one-year deal with the Rangers for 2026.

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Story summary

Eeli Tolvanen signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the New York Rangers.
He recorded 12 goals and 24 assists in 78 games for the Seattle Kraken in 2025-26.
Tolvanen contributed a goal and two assists as Finland won bronze at the February 2026 Olympics.
He may join the Rangers’ third line with Noah Laba and Will Cuylle, moving Taylor Raddysh down.

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