The Rangers have agreed to terms with one of their draft picks from last summer as CapFriendly reports (Twitter link) that they’ve signed center Ryder Korczak to a three-year, entry-level deal. The contract, which begins next season, breaks down as follows:
2022-23: $750K salary, $92.5K signing bonus, $82.5K games played bonus
2023-24: $775K salary, $92.5K signing bonus, $57.5k games played bonus
2024-25: $775K salary, $92.5K signing bonus, $57.5k games played bonus
The 19-year-old was a third-round pick (75th overall) in 2021 out of Moose Jaw in the WHL. Korczak had a strong season with the Warriors this season, finishing second on the Warriors in scoring with 25 goals and 54 assists in 68 games. He also chipped in with five points in as many games in the playoffs in their first round victory over Saskatoon.
As Korczak turns 20 in September, he will be eligible to turn pro and play in New York’s farm system next season or go back to junior. After the season he had, however, the likelier scenario is that he suits up with AHL Hartford in the fall.