Drury Sidesteps Waiver Risk with Garand | New York Rangers News

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It's September 29th. Alright, big news out of New York. The Rangers just dodged a major bullet as their goaltender Dylan Garand cleared waivers. That's a win for president and general manager Chris Drury, considering no other NHL teams grabbed the 24-year-old prospect. Garand was placed on waivers to send him to the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, and it was a risky move. If he hadn't cleared, they would have lost him for nothing. Now, he can get some solid game time in Hartford, which is definitely what he needs to keep developing.

Jury is taking some calculated risk with the team. Igor Shesterkin is locked in as the starter for the foreseeable future, but his injury history makes the backup position crucial. Enter Joonas Korpisalo, who's now the de facto backup. He's got some pressure to step up, especially given Shesterkin's past injuries. Fans might be a bit skeptical about Korpisalo, especially since his stats in previous matchups with the Rangers weren't too impressive. There's definitely a sense of unease about counting on him. You've got to wonder if Drury's got a plan to call up Garand if Korpisalo struggles. The Rangers are looking to make a comeback this season after last year's tough finish. With some improvements on defense and a mix of players in the lineup, there's hope for better days ahead.

It'll be interesting to see how this team blends together, and if they can regain their competitive edge. That's the story for today.

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