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It's September 27th. All right, so the New York Rangers just made a bold move by placing goaltender Dylan Garand on waivers. This gamble could see them lose Garand for nothing, which has a lot of fans shaking their heads.

Then there's Taylor Raddysh, who's also been put on waivers, probably to accommodate some roster adjustments.

The Rangers seem to think Garand needs more development while also getting some number one goalie reps.

But honestly, many believe this is a questionable call by the front office. Joonas Korpisalo is stepping up as the backup for Igor Shesterkin, especially after Jonathan Quick's retirement earlier this year. Relying on a veteran in this spot has its perks, but losing Garand could hurt long term if he gets claimed. Most fans are baffled by the decision, especially since Garand had a solid preseason, stopping 28 of 31 shots against New Jersey just weeks ago. He's shown he can perform under pressure, and sending him down seems risky when he could be a valuable asset. So, we'll see what happens when the waiver wire closes on September 28th. If Garand clears, he'll likely head to Hartford and aim for a top goalie spot there. If not, the Rangers will need to rethink their goalie depth behind Shesterkin and Korpisalo.

That's your update from New York Rangers News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.