BREAKING: NEW YORK RANGERS SIGN STANLEY CUP HERO  TO TWO-YEAR DEAL IN MAJOR FREE AGENCY SPLASH WORTH….READ MORE…..

The New York Rangers just made their biggest splash of the offseason — and it’s a move that screams Stanley Cup ambition.

On Tuesday morning, the Rangers announced the signing of veteran forward Jonathan Marchessault to a two-year, $11 million contract, bringing one of the league’s most clutch playoff performers to Broadway. The deal includes a modified no-trade clause and an annual average value (AAV) of $5.5 million.

Marchessault, 33, is coming off a strong season with the Vegas Golden Knights, tallying 42 goals and 27 assists for 69 points, marking one of the best scoring years of his career. A 2023 Conn Smythe Trophy winner and a key piece of Vegas’ Stanley Cup-winning team, he brings championship pedigree, leadership, and a lethal shot to a Rangers team that fell short in the Eastern Conference Finals last season.

“Jonathan is a proven winner, a competitor, and a guy who thrives when the lights are the brightest,” Rangers GM Chris Drury said in a team statement. “He’s going to be a tremendous fit in our top six and in our locker room.”

Marchessault reportedly chose the Rangers over interest from the Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, and Detroit Red Wings. He cited the franchise’s competitive window and passionate fan base as deciding factors.

“Playing in New York, on a team built to win now, was something I couldn’t pass up,” Marchessault said. “I’ve always admired the Rangers from afar — the talent, the history, the city. I’m ready to chase another Cup in the Garden.”

He is expected to slot in alongside Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin on the Rangers’ second line, giving head coach Peter Laviolette another elite scoring option. His playoff experience — 39 goals and 78 points in 102 postseason games — adds serious depth to a Rangers core that includes stars like Adam Fox, Igor Shesterkin, Chris Kreider, and Mika Zibanejad.

Rangers fans exploded with excitement on social media, with hashtags like #MarchessaultToNYR and #BroadwayBound trending within minutes of the announcement. Many praised the front office for addressing a clear need: secondary scoring and playoff experience.

This signing signals that the Rangers aren’t settling for deep runs — they’re aiming to win it all. After a 55-win season and a heartbreaking playoff exit, Drury and Laviolette are going all in. And Marchessault, who plays with grit and fire, fits the Rangers’ identity perfectly.

With his elite shot, forechecking intensity, and ability to rise in high-stakes moments, Jonathan Marchessault could be the missing piece that puts the Blueshirts over the top.

“I’m here to win,” Marchessault said in his introductory press conference. “The goal is simple: Stanley Cup or bust.”