The New York Rangers have announced that they have placed Defenseman Brendan Smith on Waivers.
Smith who has struggled this season is in the first-year of a four-year deal that has a cap hit of $4.35 million.
In 44 games this season, Smith has 1 goal, 7 assists, a plus two rating, 17:10 per game, 58 hits, 37 blocked shots, 23 takeaways and 46 giveaways.
In 44 games this season, Smith has 1 goal, 7 assists, a plus two rating, 17:10 per game, 58 hits, 37 blocked shots, 23 takeaways and 46 giveaways.
The Rangers also announced that Defenseman Neal Pionk has been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack of the AHL.
Pionk will replace Brendan Smith on the Rangers NHL Roster.
From the Rangers release, "Pionk, 22, has skated in 48 games with the Wolf Pack this season, registering one goal and 16 assists for 17 points, along with 20 penalty minutes. He ranks fifth among AHL rookie defensemen in assists and ranks ninth among AHL rookie defensemen in points thus far in 2017-18. In addition, Pionk ranks second among Wolf Pack defensemen in assists and points this season. He has recorded eight assists/points in his last 12 AHL games. Pionk made his AHL debut on Oct. 6 vs. Charlotte, and he tallied his first career AHL assist/point while skating in his second career AHL game on Oct. 8 vs. Lehigh Valley."
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