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Mika Zibanejad

Center · New York Rangers

2011 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 6 (#6) — Ottawa Senators

Next Game

Thu, Feb 26 · 8:00 PM ET vs Flyers

ESPN

Age 326'2"208 lbsShoots RightStockholm, SWE

Current Season

GP

56

Goals

23

Assists

29

Points

52

+/-

-21

S%

15.2%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 5vs CAR000-2121:57
Jan 31@ PIT011-1022:47
Jan 29vs NYI1010523:50
Jan 28@ NYI101-1221:39
Jan 26vs BOS0110321:27

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$8.50M

Total Value

$68.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2029-2030

Status

Then UFA

No Move clause until 7 days prior to Trade Deadline in Year 8, at that point it converts to 21 team No Trade List

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Preview
Rangers-Mammoth Odds: Sharp Picks for Monday Clash

The Rangers host the Mammoth on Monday night at Madison Square Garden, where oddsmakers see a tight battle between two teams desperate for points in the standings. New York's power play has been clicking lately with Panarin and Zibanejad feeding snipers like Trocheck and Lafrenière, but Utah's grit on the road - think Carcone's net drives and Durzi's clutch shots - could flip the script again.

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News
Penguins Emerge as Zibanejad Trade Destination

The Penguins quietly position themselves as a logical landing spot for Mika Zibanejad amid swirling Rangers trade chatter, even with his ironclad no-move clause demanding his buy-in. Zibanejad surges with a bounce-back season, notching points at a clip that has contenders salivating, but Chris Drury's aggressive roster purge - think Kreider to Anaheim - signals New York's reset button stays jammed down.

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Olympics
Zibanejad, Landeskog Rip Sweden's Olympic Flop

Mika Zibanejad and Gabriel Landeskog unleash scathing takes on Sweden's stinging Olympic loss to Finland, pulling no punches from the NHL sidelines. These Rangers and Avs stars, wired into the Tre Kronor room, expose the cracks that led to the upset. Their unfiltered words heighten the pressure on a squad desperate to rebound in group play.

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Trades & Rumors
Zibanejad Holds Reins on Rangers Future Post-Letter 2.0

Mika Zibanejad grips the keys to his New York Rangers destiny after the latest contract drama unfolds in Letter 2.0. Front offices whisper about his leverage in a cap-strapped league where star centers dictate terms. As trade rumors swirl and the deadline looms, his next move reshapes the Blueshirts' contender status for years.

New York Rangers
Olympics
Zibanejad Torches Italy with Two Points in Olympic Debut

Mika Zibanejad wastes no time reminding everyone why he's Sweden's go-to sniper, lighting up Italy with a goal and assist in their Group B opener. The Rangers star, fresh off a heater back home, shows that international ice doesn't slow him down one bit as Tre Kronor pulls away for the win. With heavyweights like Finland looming next, Zibanejad's efficiency on limited minutes sets the tone for Sweden's gold chase in Milano Cortina.

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Olympics
Zibanejad Stars in Sweden's Olympic Thriller vs. Italy

Mika Zibanejad shakes off any Blueshirts drama by delivering a goal and assist in Sweden's heart-pounding Olympic win over Italy, proving he's still got that clutch gene on the international stage. Rangers fans hold their breath as their captain shines amid the Milan-Cortina fever, balancing club accountability with country pride. These performances remind everyone why he's a cornerstone, even as New York sorts its internal issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mika Zibanejad's stats this season?
Mika Zibanejad has 23 goals and 29 assists for 52 points in 56 games this season.
What team does Mika Zibanejad play for?
Mika Zibanejad is a forward for the New York Rangers.
What is Mika Zibanejad's contract?
Mika Zibanejad has a cap hit of $8.50M with 4 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Mika Zibanejad drafted?
Mika Zibanejad was drafted in the 2011 NHL Draft by the Ottawa Senators in Round 1, Pick 6 (6 overall).
Where is Mika Zibanejad from?
Mika Zibanejad is 32 years old and was born in Stockholm, SWE.