The New York Rangers have allowed defenseman Zac Jones and forward Arthur Kaliyev to become unrestricted free agents by not issuing qualifying offers. Lucas Edmonds and Jake Leschyshyn also did not receive offers. In contrast, players like K'Andre Miller and Will Cuylle received offers extending their time in New York. Jones's dissatisfaction with his playing time, often being a healthy scratch despite better performance statistics than some regulars, suggests he may have preferred not to re-sign, opening up potential for new opportunities elsewhere.
The New York Rangers have not qualified defenseman Zac Jones or forward Arthur Kaliyev, making them both unrestricted free agents.
Qualifying offers prevent players who are arbitration eligible from receiving offer sheets, protecting K'Andre Miller in particular.
There's a solid chance Jones didn't want to re-sign with the Rangers, having voiced his frustration over his playing time.
Whichever team signs him will be getting a solid player who has earned more playing time to show he belongs.
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