General manager Chris Drury deviated from the norm on Wednesday in claiming 23-year-old fourth-line center Jake Leschyshyn off waivers from Vegas.
The Rangers have had a penchant in recent years of adding veteran fourth-line centers in the ilk of Kevin Rooney, Greg McKegg, Ryan Carpenter and Jonny Brodzinski.
“I’m just honestly obviously very excited. It’s a huge opportunity to me,” said Leschyshyn, who had failed to register a point in 22 games with Vegas while getting an average of 9:36 of ice time. “It’s a second chance at the NHL for me to try and prove myself and make a name for myself here in New York.“I’m obviously disappointed to be placed on waivers by Vegas, but I guess emotions change pretty quick when you get picked up by a team like New York.
Gallant said Kreider, sidelined after exiting Tuesday’s victory over Minnesota with an upper-body injury during the third period, is the proverbial day-to-day and reiterated that he does not expect this to be a long-term absence. A return Sunday against Montreal likely is not out of the question.
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