The New York Rangers have signed 19-year-old forward Gabe Perreault to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC) as they approach the final stretch of the season. This is a welcome development for Rangers fans, especially after a recent slump where the team won only two of their last five games. Despite some criticism of head coach Peter Laviolette for his decisions in those games, several players have stepped up to keep the team’s playoff hopes alive. Players like Alexis Lafreniere, Mika Zibanejad, Adam Fox, Artemi Panarin, J.T. Miller, and Jonathan Quick have delivered when needed, even as the coach struggles to find collective solutions. Now, the Rangers are strengthening their offense with this signing, bringing in a young forward who could make an immediate impact.
Gabe Perreault’s signing, confirmed this Monday, signals the Rangers’ intention to strengthen their offensive depth for the future. Perreault has tallied 108 points (35 goals and 73 assists) in 73 NCAA games and is expected to bring creativity and offensive firepower to the team. At just 19 years old, he has already secured two gold medals at the World Junior Championships, contributing three goals and seven assists in both the 2024 and 2025 tournaments. For now, Perreault will provide additional depth to the roster and can be called upon if needed, whether to rotate the lineup or in case of an emergency during the Rangers’ intense battle for the Stanley Cup.
Perreault and His Achievements
In his debut NCAA season with Boston College, Gabe Perreault scored 19 goals and recorded 41 assists in 36 games, totaling 60 points. That season, he ranked second in assists and fourth in overall points. In his sophomore year, Perreault continued to impress, netting 16 goals and adding 32 assists in 37 games for 48 points. He finished fourth in assists, eighth in points per game (1.30), and 11th in total points.
During his time with the USNTDP, Perreault set several historical records, including ranking fourth all-time in both assists (114) and points (185) in the program’s history. His standout season in the USNTDP came in 2022-2023 when he surpassed Will Smith. Perreault amassed 132 points, consisting of 53 goals and 79 assists, while Smith tallied 127 points.
Perreault was selected by the New York Rangers in the first round, 23rd overall, during the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Now, he is set to join the team in New York.
