Mike Sullivan Issues A Controversial Statement Following The Rangers Latest Move Involving Scott Morrow
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Just moments ago, head coach Mike Sullivan has just issued a controversial statement following the New York Rangers latest roster transaction involving top defensive prospect.
Earlier on Wednesday morning, the New York Rangers announced that they have recalled top defensive prospect Scott Morrow from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League, as they are dealing with another injury.
According to reports, the Rangers only made this move due to the fact that defenseman Will Borgan has sustained a lower-body injury during Tuesday nights game.
UPDATE: Scott Morrow has been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Will Borgen will not practice today due to a lower body injury. Morrow being called up to ensure the Rangers have 7 defensemen if Borgen can't go in Toronto tomorrow.
Will Borgen will not practice today due to a lower body injury. Morrow being called up to ensure the Rangers have 7 defensemen if Borgen can't go in Toronto tomorrow.
However, many have been wondering if Morrow will play in Thursday nights game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, as a replacement for Urho Vaakanainen who was benched during the Rangers game on Tuesday, and now we finally have an answer to that after Sullivan issued a statement to the media.
Mike Sullivan Issues Controversial Statement On Scott Morrow Being Recalled To The New York Rangers
Just a few moments ago, Mike Sullivan meet with the media to go over a few things, and while doing so he confirmed whether or not Morrow will play on Thursday night after being recalled.
Here's how the conversation went according to Rangers insider Vince Z. Mercogliano:
On whether he thinks Borgen will play tomorrow, Sullivan said, «I'm not sure either way.» I asked if he plans to get Morrow in and he said, «It all depends on the injuries.» So sounds like he only plays if Borgen is out. #NYR
Bit of a controversy move to say the lease, as many fans believe he should be playing regardless of the outcome with Borgan's injury and that another defenseman (Vaakanainen) should be healthy scratched to serve as the 7th defenseman.
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