Rangers Send Keane Back To Juniors

Richard HarbusMoments ago the Rangers announced that they are sending 2018 draft pick Joey Keane back to his junior club, the Barrie Colts of the OHL.

#NYR have assigned Joey Keane to his junior team, the Barrie Colts of the OHL.

The Rangers have 44 players remaining at #NYRTC. pic.twitter.com/FRN7Q7U6Yu

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) September 20, 2018

The young defenseman was very solid for Team USA at the World Junior Summer Showcase where he displayed his defensive skill and great skating, in addition to adding an assist. With the gridlock on the blue line, Keane had very little chance of cracking the opening night roster. He will head back to Barrie to continue his development as one of…