Rangers' K'Andre Miller Undergoes Upper-Body Surgery, Expected Recovery for 2025-26 Season

New York Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller underwent surgery to repair an upper-body injury sustained late in the 2024-25 season, after attempting to rehab and play through it. The 25-year-old is expected to make a full recovery and be available for the start of the 2025-26 season, although he may not be fully healed during training camp. Miller, a restricted free agent with arbitration rights, will need a new contract this offseason, complicating his future with the Rangers amid concerns about his recent performance declines and the team's salary cap constraints. Despite being a top-pairing defenseman who averages over 20 minutes per game, Miller's offensive production has decreased over the past three seasons, raising questions about a long-term commitment. The Rangers face a decision between re-signing Miller to a likely significant raise or possibly trading him, though his injury may affect trade appeal. New coach Mike Sullivan could also look to develop Miller further, highlighting the complexity of the team's offseason personnel strategies.