Here’s the latest news and notes centering around the New York Rangers. From players returning to Europe. visa updates, and a time to salute Jaromir Jagr on MSG.
European Rangers heading back
Over the weekend we noted from Newsday that Pavel Buchnevich was coming in yesterday. Colin Stephenson is now reporting that both Kaapo Kakko and Alexandar Georgiev are heading back from Finland on Friday.
Today we also reported that the mandatory service in Finland has been waived for Kaapo Kakko due to his diabetes.
NHL Contracts and Visas Extended
Due to the pandemic and the pushing out of the season, the standard June 30th contract expiration date has been extended to October 31st.