Adam Edstrom, a 25-year-old Swedish forward, had a difficult season due to injuries to both him and his lower-body, ending his season prematurely due to a fractured ankle and requiring surgery. Despite being a healthy scratch in the final 11 games of the season, Edstrom's development has been hampered by these injuries, allowing others to compete for the bottom six role he has held since his 2023-24 debut. After reintroducing him into the lineup, head coach Mike Sullivan tried to reintroduce him to the lineup by moving him from long-term injured reserve to center. However, this experiment was unsuccessful and may raise questions about his place in the Rangers lineup.