Puempel Clears Waivers – Reassigned

Forward Matt Puempel has cleared waivers, and was reassigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack.  Claimed off of waivers last year from Ottawa, the former 1st round pick – 24th in 2011 – now finds his NHL career once again at the crossroads. Resigned over the Summer to a one year contract, in order for the Rangers to […]

Final Cuts Coming

As is their custom, the Rangers signed a handful of experienced forwards in their mid-20s to compete for spots and provide some depth.  In recent years, few have made it past the camp stage, but with the final cuts to the roster expected in the next day or so, Paul Carey has a chance to make the […]

Bereglazov To Make Debut

Russian free agent signing, Alexei Bereglazov will make his Rangers debut tonight against the New York Islanders.  He, gotaltender Chris Nell and forward Malte Stromwall will see their first action of the preseason ahead of tomorrow’s anticipated second round of roster cuts. Signed out of the KHL, where he’s spent the past four years with the Magnitogorsk team, Bereglazov was initially […]

Projected Line-up Against Devils

Both of the Rangers’ 2017 first round picks will be in the line-up for Game 2 tonight against the Devils.  Filip Chytil – pronounced HEE-tal – looks to have earned a chance to show his offensive prowess, centering veterans Mats Zuccarello and Chris Kreider. Having just turned 18, Chytil will be thrust into the forefront in his first professional […]

Hayes: Out For 2-3 Weeks

Following a dominating shift against the Detroit Red Wings, Rangers forward Kevin Hayes skated to the bench with what appeared to be some sort of moderate leg or perhaps groin problem.  The third year pro did not return to the ice for the third period.  No news was provided for the injury, though Head Coach Alain Vigneault […]

Rangers Getting Healthy

The first half of the season saw the Rangers play as many or more games than any other team leading into their five day league mandated break.  The intensity of the schedule was further compounded by a number of key injuries, particularly to Mika Zibanejad, Pavel Buchnevich and Rick Nash. Two of that trio will return tonight against Toronto […]

Injuries Force Another Call Up

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 […]

Hrivik Called Up

Forward Marek Hrivik has been recalled to the Rangers to cover for Michael Grabner, who will miss Tuesday night’s game against the Islanders in Brooklyn.  Grabner’s grandmother passed away, and the Austrian forward will rejoin the team in Winnipeg for Thursday’s game. Hrivik skated on a line with Brandon Pirri and Matt Puempel with head coach Alain Vigneault expecting to scratch […]