Day: December 7, 2016

It appears now that Jimmy Vesey will miss 1-2 games with an upper body injury.  Vesey did take a slash in the loss to the Islanders, but continued to play.  He did not skate today, and is listed as day to day by the team.

Rick Nash is off to get an MRI on his groin.  While no status is available yet, we will possibly no more about the extent tomorrow after the team practices.  A long term injury would of course be a substantial hit to the team as they attempt to break out of the current funk they’re in.

Last night’s loss to the Islanders has further exacerbated the Rangers’ injury concerns.  Already missing Pavel Buchnevich and Mika Zibanejad, New York also lost forwards Rick Nash (lower body) and Matt Puempel (concussion) during last night’s game.

Puempel was placed on Injury Reserve this morning, and Nicklas Jensen was called up from Hartford to replace him.  On the positive side, Michael Grabner is expected to be back with the team after missing last night’s match due to the death of his Grandmother.