Rangers Place Goalkeeper Garand on Waivers | New York Rangers News

Corey (0:00)

It's September 28th. All right, some interesting news out of New York Rangers camp. With opening night against the Boston Bruins coming up this Tuesday, the team had to make some roster moves, and one decision sparked a lot of discussion. They placed young goalie Dylan Garand on waivers, hoping he'd clear and head to the AHL. Well, the good news is, he did clear waivers. That's a big win for the Rangers. Garand, just 24 years old, impressed last season with a 2-0-1 record, a 1.62 goals against average, and a save percentage of 0.948 in three NHL games. Those numbers are solid, especially for a young goalie, but the team knows he needs more playing time to develop properly. While some folks thought the Rangers might carry three goalies to start the season, they've got Igor, Shesterkin, and Joonas Korpisalo healthy and ready to roll. So, the playing time just wasn't there for Garand right now. This decision gives him the chance to get regular game action with the Hartford Wolf Pack instead. The coaching staff and GM, Chris Drury, definitely faced some tough choices, but they seem to feel pretty good about this one.

It's all about developing that talent and keeping the pipeline strong for the future. So, as the Rangers gear up for the season, keep an eye on Garand's progress in the AHL.

There's a good chance he'll be back in the mix later on in the year when the team needs him. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to New York Rangers News Today.

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