The negotiations between the New York Rangers and Derek Stepan are going slowly. Stepan is a restricted free agent that won't go through arbitration, so his contract talks could drag on for a while. Stepan is coming off of his entry-level contract and is in line for a big raise after recording 56 goals and 140 points in 212 games with the Rangers. He took a step forward last season with 18 goals and 26 assists in 48 contests.