New York Rangers assistant GM Jeff Gorton expects to talk to Derek Stepan's representative within "the next few days." The Rangers normally prefer to give players two-year bridge contracts after their entry-level deals, but Stepan presents a unique case. The 23-year old led the Rangers in scoring last season with 44 points in 48 games and became New York's clear No. 1 center in just his third NHL season. Gorton said he expects to get a deal done by training camp, but also said the Rangers have no intention of going over the salary cap temporarily to get Stepan under contract. Stay tuned.