What Happened
The New York Rangers recalled defenseman Matthew Robertson from AHL Hartford on October 31, according to Pro Hockey Rumors. It is his second recall in a week after a brief October 24 promotion ended with a reassignment the next day without a game. Robertson skated in two games for the Wolf Pack during his latest stint and scored once. He could draw into the lineup against Edmonton with Sean Durzi and Braden Schneider listed as game-time decisions.
Key Details
- Robertson, 25, has six games with Hartford this season and one assist.
- Durzi and Schneider are banged up and will be game-time decisions against the Oilers.
- Robertson and Scott Morrow are the next defensive options for New York.
- The Rangers have lost three straight and last played Monday.
- Edmonton entered at 10-2-2 after a shutout win on Long Island.
- Robertson played 72 games for New York last season with six goals and 12 assists.
What It Means
Robertson appeared to have a full-time role last season, but New York reshaped its defense over the summer by adding Sean Durzi and Marcus Pettersson, while fifth overall pick Alberts Smits has played every game. Robertson cleared waivers earlier this month. With Durzi and Schneider uncertain, he gets another look on a Rangers team trying to halt a three-game slide.
What's Next
Robertson's status will be settled closer to puck drop against Edmonton, when the Rangers decide on Durzi and Schneider. A longer stay could follow if either defenseman is unavailable beyond Saturday.