This evening the Rangers recalled Glen Gawdin from AHL Hartford. To open the spot for the forward, rookie defenseman Alberts Smits lands on injured reserve with his upper-body injury, according to Colin Stephenson of Newsday Sports. Smits’ ailment has already…
The New York Rangers have placed rookie defenseman Alberts Smits on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and recalled forward Glenn Gawdin from AHL Hartford. Smits, the fifth overall pick in the recent draft, had played in all 17 games this season before the injury and is expected to miss several weeks under head coach Mike Sullivan.
Gawdin earns the call-up after tallying 14 points in 16 AHL games this season, earning the spot over prospect Liam Greentree. The 29-year-old forward has made 13 career NHL appearances and could compete with Matt Rempe for playing time during New York's upcoming road trip.
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