12:45PM: Garrioch notes again that the Rangers have shown interest in Winchester.

10:02AM:

Jesse Winchester has passed his baseline test. It would appear he’s going to go to free agency. NYR and COL will be interested. #Sens

— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 1, 2012

Winchester had a cap hit of $750,000 last season.

He only played in 32 games last season but averaged over 2 minutes a night killing penalties.

He had two goals and six assists along with 51 hits and nine blocked shots.