New York Rangers announce a shocking roster transaction as star player is dealing with an injury
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The New York Rangers organization announce a shocking roster transaction as they return for their first practice since the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.
Following the Rangers game against the Pittsburgh, several reports revealed that 29-year old superstar goaltender Igor Shestekrin has suffered an upper-body injury and will likely be out for 1-2 weeks.
#NYR Igor Shesterkin has suffered an upper body and is expected to return in 1-2 weeks, per source
Igor Shesterkin is apparently out 1-2 weeks with an upper body injury. Good timing for him and the team. He was on IR with an upper body injury in December, remember.
New York Rangers announce roster transaction following ongoing injury
However, as the Rangers returned to practice on Tuesday, starting goaltender Igor Shesterkin was absent from practice as he's still dealing with an upper-body injury, which as resulted in the Rangers to recall goaltender Dylan Garand from the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Shesterkin (upper body) has been skating on his own but isn't expected to practice today. #NYR
UPDATE: Dylan Garand has been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack.
There is still time for Igor Shesterkin to heal up as the New York Rangers only play on Saturday the 22nd against the Buffalo Sabres at 5:30PM for their first game since the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
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