Vitali Kravtsov’s reinstatement to active duty lasted one game and 10:46 of ice time.
against the Hurricanes after he got a rather brief opportunity on the third line Friday against the Kraken, is likely going to be a chip played by general manager Chris Drury ahead of the March 3 trade deadline.
Head coach Gerard Gallant was asked whether he hadn’t seen enough from Kravtsov or if he wanted a different look for this one, in which Vesey rejoined Trocheck and Kreider and Jake Leschyshyn skated between Goodrow and Gauthier.“A little bit of both, actually,” Gallant said. “I wasn’t disappointed in him, but we want a different mix for [Saturday]. So a combination of both.”
Regarding Vesey — who played nine previous games with Trocheck and Kreider — and Goodrow, Gallant said, “They might be on the fourth line, but they’re not fourth-line players.”The Niko Mikkola-Braden Schneider pair had a tough night Friday after being united following just a morning skate. They were on for 11:32 while recording a 25 percent attempts rate and an expected goals for of 22.67.
“It’s not easy coming into a new team without a practice,” Gallant said. “They had a morning skate, but I thought he was good. He’s exactly what we wanted. He’s a big strong guy, and I think he’s going to be real good for our group.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Patrick Kane ‘not the happiest’ to see Rangers trade for Vladimir TarasenkoPatrick Kane, the Blackhawks’ nine-time All-Star right winger, viewed the Rangers as a potential landing spot amid uncertainty with Chicago.
Read more »
Death Valley park rangers save hikers in heroic rescuesRangers at Death Valley National Park rescued two hikers last Sunday in separate incidents, including one where an Illinois woman broke her leg and tore her ACL.
Read more »
Kane on Rangers' move for Tarasenko: 'It's not the happiest I've been to hear about a trade'Burned by the Blues: Rangers' acquisition of Vladimir Tarasenko means no reunion for Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin, writes johndietzdh.
Read more »
Vladimir Tarasenko makes immediate mark to spark Rangers’ win over KrakenThe palpable anticipation that exuded from the stands before Vladimir Tarasenko took the Madison Square Garden ice for the first time.
Read more »
Kraken drop third straight in 6-3 loss to RangersVladmir Tarasenko scored early in his New York debut, Kaapo Kakko and Vincent Trocheck each had a goal and an assist, and the Rangers handed the Seattle Kraken a third straight loss 6-3 on Friday night. FOX13
Read more »
Tarasenko scores in debut, Rangers beat KrakenThe Rangers have won five straight at home and are 12-3-0 in their last 15 at Madison Square Garden.
Read more »