Day: October 1, 2021

The Rangers head into tonight’s third preseason game with 34 players remaining on the roster, and about a week to trim at least 11 more players.  Tonight will feature some of the remaining players battlign for inclusion in the final roster, as well as a few looks at different combinations.

Up in the forward ranks, the forecasted move of Chris Kreider to the right side will seemingly wait a bit longer, with Vitali Kravtsov getting a look tonight with the veteran winger and center Mika Zibanejad.  Kravtsov, who has been pencilled in as a third liner, will see his third line spot filled by Julien Gauthier, who will get a chance to play with Goodrow and Chytil.  The way things pan out, could certainly have an effect on both players chances on the final roster, with Gauthier needing to prove more at this point.

All six players placed on waivers for purposes of reassignment to Hartford have cleared, and will now join the Wolf Pack ahead of their training camp.  The six included Anthony Bitetto, Keith Kinkaid, Tim Gettinger and Jonny Brodzinski, who all saw limited action last year to cover for injuries.

Also sent down, were Ty Ronning and Anthony Greco, who are both yet to play a game for the Rangers, though Greco has one NHL game to his credit with the Florida Panthers.