The New York Rangers have recalled forward Morgan Barron from AHL Hartford, which coincides with Kaapo Kakko going to IR after his upper-body injury suffered during Saturday night’s game in Montreal.
UPDATE: The following players will not practice today:
Ryan Strome (COVID-19 protocol related absence)
Kaapo Kakko (upper body, IR)
The team has recalled Morgan Barron from @WolfPackAHL.— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) October 17, 2021In addition, center Ryan Strome remains in COVID-19 protocol, so it seems safe to assume Greg McKegg will remain with the parent club until that changes—even if it’s just as a healthy scratch for insurance in the short-term.