The New York Rangers are making a small swap at the bottom of their forward core. The organization announced they’ve recalled Benoit-Olivier Groulx from their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, and reassigned Brett Berard in a corresponding roster move. According to Mollie Walker of the New York Post, the roster move should be short-lived. Walker shares that center Filip … [Read more...] about Rangers Recall Benoit-Olivier Groulx, Reassign Brett Berard
Islanders Recall Jakub Skarek On Emergency Basis
With Ilya Sorokin dealing with an illness, the Islanders have had to turn to the minors to make a roster move before tonight’s game against Utah. The team announced (Twitter link) that they have recalled goaltender Jakub Skarek from AHL Bridgeport. The 25-year-old has been brought up several times over the years but has yet to make his NHL debut. Skarek has played in 17 games … [Read more...] about Islanders Recall Jakub Skarek On Emergency Basis
Rangers Rumors: Zibanejad, Trocheck, Jones
In the written edition of his “32 Thoughts” blog Tuesday night, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet expanded on a report yesterday from Josh Yohe of The Athletic that the Canucks turned down a one-for-one trade proposal from the Rangers that would have seen the clubs swap struggling top-six fixtures J.T. Miller and Mika Zibanejad. Friedman “believe[s] he’s correct — with some … [Read more...] about Rangers Rumors: Zibanejad, Trocheck, Jones
Lamoriello Not Considering Moving Nelson And Palmieri Yet
There has been plenty of speculation in recent weeks about whether the Islanders might consider moving veterans Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri by the March 7th trade deadline. However, speaking with reporters today including Newsday’s Andrew Gross, GM Lou Lamoriello indicated that the concept is “not even a thought in my mind right now”. Both players are pending unrestricted … [Read more...] about Lamoriello Not Considering Moving Nelson And Palmieri Yet
Rangers To Activate Igor Shesterkin From Injured Reserve
11:03 a.m.: Domingue has been assigned to Hartford as expected, per a team announcement. 9:55 a.m.: The Rangers will activate star netminder Igor Shesterkin from injured reserve ahead of Thursday’s game against the Devils, head coach Peter Laviolette told Peter Baugh of The Athletic. Shesterkin, 29, will start for the first time since Dec. 30 after missing over a week with an … [Read more...] about Rangers To Activate Igor Shesterkin From Injured Reserve