Tim Gettinger had a brief two game stint with the New York Rangers before being returned to Hartford. He was replaced by Boo Nieves, but it was a move necessitated by the need for a center than by performance.
Greg McKegg left the Montreal game with an apparent lower body injury. There’s been no word on the severity of the injury, but since he was centering the fourth line, if he is out,they will need a center and Nieves fits the bill.
Nieves’ promotion raises questions about the return of Mika Zibanejad who has now missed 12 games and counting.