New Rangers defenseman Urho Vaakanainen took part in the team’s optional practice today in a non-contact jersey, notes NHL.com’s Dan Rosen (Twitter link). The 25-year-old has missed more than three weeks with an upper-body injury and is still likely a few games away from being cleared to return. Vaakanainen has played in just five games so far this season, those coming with … [Read more...] about Vaakanainen Skates In Non-Contact Jersey
Rangers Sign Igor Shesterkin To Eight-Year Extension
Saturday: The Rangers officially announced that they’ve signed Shesterkin to an eight-year extension. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman adds that the deal contains a full no-move clause and $85MM of the contract will be paid in the form of signing bonuses. Friday: The New York Rangers have used their new-found cap space relatively quickly. ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reports the Rangers … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Igor Shesterkin To Eight-Year Extension
Devils Reassign Nick DeSimone
According to a team release, Devils defenseman Nick DeSimone was assigned to AHL Utica on Wednesday. Aside from a couple of paper transactions, the 30-year-old has been on New Jersey’s roster for the past month but has yet to play an NHL contest this season. He’s been a healthy scratch on 17 occasions, never ranking higher than seventh on the Devils’ defense depth chart despite … [Read more...] about Devils Reassign Nick DeSimone
New York Rangers Reassign Dylan Garand
The New York Rangers are returning to their regular look between the pipes tonight. The organization announced they’ve reassigned goaltender Dylan Garand to their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack.Jonathan Quick, a more than reliable backup for the Rangers this season, let in six goals on 21 shots during New York’s collapse in the second and third periods. The situation … [Read more...] about New York Rangers Reassign Dylan Garand
Kevin Shattenkirk Announces Retirement
Unrestricted free agent defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has announced his retirement after 14 NHL seasons and 952 regular-season games, per an NHLPA release. The 35-year-old wrote a lengthy message to his seven NHL teams, their staffs, and his family, and shouted out many other specific helpers and mentors, one you can read entirely on his X account. The 6’0″, 212-lb Shattenkirk … [Read more...] about Kevin Shattenkirk Announces Retirement