NHL NewsNHL Rumors Rangers and Derek Stepan “Getting Closer” on a Two-Year Deal Mark Easson 09/26/2013 0 Min Read SHARE Elliotte Friedman: The Rangers and Derek Stepan are “getting closer” and “grinding down” to a final number. Elliotte Friedman: Working on a two-year deal at around $6.5 million. The number is not exact, give or take a little on either side. Total 0 Shares Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin it 0 Share 0 TAGGED:Derek StepanNew York Rangers 2025-26 Critical Dates Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin May 5th?: 2026 NHL Draft Lottery June 21: Last possible day for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs June 26-27: 2026 NHL Draft July 1: Free agency begins (12 p.m. ET) NHL Rumors to your inbox. Leave this field empty if you're human: