The Rangers have brought up some extra defensive depth in the absence of K’Andre Miller. The team announced (Twitter link) that veteran Chad Ruhwedel has been recalled from AHL Hartford. Ruhwedel has only played once with New York this season but has recorded three assists in 11 games with the Wolf Pack. The 34-year-old has 365 career NHL contests under his belt over parts of … [Read more...] about Ruhwedel Recalled From Hartford
Islanders Place Pierre Engvall, Oliver Wahlstrom On Waivers
The Islanders have placed wingers Pierre Engvall and Oliver Wahlstrom on waivers for the purposes of assignment to AHL Bridgeport, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. After the Isles clear their roster spots tomorrow, they’ll have increased flexibility to activate their trio of injured skaters – Mathew Barzal, Anthony Duclair and Adam Pelech – from injured reserve. All … [Read more...] about Islanders Place Pierre Engvall, Oliver Wahlstrom On Waivers
Devils Recall Isaac Poulter
The New Jersey Devils have recalled goaltender Isaac Poulter. He will back up starter Jacob Markstrom on Tuesday, with veteran Jake Allen expected to miss the game with an undisclosed injury. It’s the third call-up of Poulter’s career, after a pair of brief stints as New Jersey’s backup last Spring. Poulter has yet to make his NHL debut. Instead, he’s spent the last three … [Read more...] about Devils Recall Isaac Poulter
Robertson Re-Assigned To Hartford
After being recalled yesterday, the Rangers announced (Twitter link) that defenseman Matthew Robertson has been re-assigned to AHL Hartford. The 23-year-old hasn’t made his NHL debut just yet but has started well with the Wolf Pack this season, notching eight points in 19 games so far. New York is now down to just six healthy blueliners on its roster so this could be a case of … [Read more...] about Robertson Re-Assigned To Hartford
Devils Recall Colton White
The Devils’ demotion of defenseman Nick DeSimone yesterday wasn’t a paper move. They’ve opted to give a different minor-league mainstay a stint on the NHL roster as an extra defenseman, announcing the recall of Colton White from AHL Utica. White, 27, was a New Jersey fourth-round pick in 2015 and returned to the organization last offseason as a free agent on a two-year, two-way … [Read more...] about Devils Recall Colton White