If the Rangers reconstruction is to be architecturally correct, the Blueshirts rebuilder has to start at the bottom.

The New York Rangers re-signed Matt Rempe to a two-year contract. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press it is worth $1.95 million.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Donato signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension, the team announced on June 18. Donato, 29, could have become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but instead chose to sign a deal through the 2028-29 season with Chicago.