Recently the New York Rangers recalled Jake Leschyshyn from the Hartford Wolf Pack without any explanation as to why the team needed an additional forward. Today that reason was revealed as it was announced the team plans to place Nick Bonino on waivers.
#NYR will be placing Nick Bonino on waivers this afternoon
While his tenure was a short one, Bonino played a fourth line center role throughout the year. Whether the initial plan was for him to play every night, or if injuries and other maladies forced the team’s hand in having him remain in the lineup every game remains to be seen.