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All right, so the Rangers just made a pretty surprising move with young goalie Dylan Garand. They placed the 24-year-old on waivers after deciding to go with veteran Joonas Korpisalo as Igor Shesterkin's backup.

This isn't really about how Garand played in training camp. He had some solid numbers last season, but rather about the Rangers believing he needs more time in the AHO.

Now, here's the catch. There's a genuine chance another team might scoop him up before the Rangers can send him down to Harford. Teams like the Buffalo Sabres come to mind, especially with their current goalie injuries, they could see Garand as a good fit. Got to wonder if the Rangers might regret this one. Garand's got talent. Last season, he showed flashes with a two wins and one overtime loss in three games plus a 1.62 goals against average and a save percentage of 0.948. But his AHL numbers weren't as impressive, which is why New York wants him getting more playtime down there. It puts them in a tricky spot if he gets claimed by another team and starts to shine. On top of that, if Shesterkin gets injured or if Korpisalo struggles, the Rangers could be left looking for a backup with no young options waiting in the wings. Their plan hinges on Korpisalo delivering solid support, but we know plans can change quickly in this league. So, yeah, this decision is a gamble. If Garand finds the right situation and ends up as a solid backup elsewhere, the Rangers could definitely have some regrets on their hands. They've already committed to Korpisalo, but giving away a developing player like Garand for nothing could sting, especially if he blossoms into what they hope he'd become.