What Happened
The New York Rangers announced the promotion of forward Cole Beaudoin from AHL Hartford on Tuesday. Beaudoin, who joined the organization in July through the Vincent Trocheck trade with the Utah Mammoth, recorded one goal and four assists across his first two American Hockey League appearances. According to Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic, the 2024 first-round draft choice is slated to feature as the fourth-line centre for his NHL debut against the visiting New York Islanders. Concurrently, the club assigned forward Matthew Robertson to Hartford after he cleared waivers.
Key Details
- Cole Beaudoin was selected 24th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft by Utah.
- Beaudoin posted one goal and four assists in two AHL games.
- Matthew Robertson cleared waivers and was sent down to AHL Hartford.
What It Means
The recall gives the young forward his first taste of NHL action after a strong start in the American Hockey League and a successful junior career with the OHL Barrie Colts.
What's Next
Beaudoin is expected to make his NHL debut on the fourth line when the Rangers host the New York Islanders.