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Major change: Rangers head coach Laviolette to announce big last minute roster changes

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Hunter Bowman
December 15, 2024  (4:53 PM)
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New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette is set to make some big last minute changes according to a report.

Taking a look at the New York Rangers projected lineup as they get prepared to face-off against the St. Louis Blues.

Tonight, at 6PM the New York Rangers will look to redeem themselves after taking a brutal 5-2 loss to the Blues back on November 25th.

However, several reports have surfaced suggesting that head coach Peter Laviolette is playing mind games and won't release any details on if there is any line changes.

As for #NYR� lineup changes, head coach Peter Laviolette won't divulge specifics but says they're working through some decisions in the room.

If there is no changes, the Rangers lineups will look like the same as their last game on Saturday afternoon against the Kings, which was:

Lines look unchanged:

Panarin - Trocheck - Laf
Kreider - Zib - Smith
Cuylle - Chytil - Kakko
Edström - Carrick - Berard

No further updates on K'Andre Miller who was placed on Injured Reserve after sustaining an upper-body injury.

K'Andre Miller is going on IR with an upper-body injury #NYR

So the Defensive pairs will look like this:

D pairs at this afternoon's practice:

Lindgren - Fox
Mackey - Schneider
Jones - Mancini

Along with that Rangers announced a roster transaction as veteran Chad Ruhwedel was recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack, to sever as the seventh defenseman for the Rangers.

UPDATE: Chad Ruhwedel has been recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack.

However, It was confirmed that backup goaltender Jonathan Quick will get the start in nets tonight as Igor Shesterkin started in the last few games.

Jonathan Quick in goal for #NYR� today in St. Louis

Just keep in mind this is just a projection, as nothing has officially been confirmed by the New York Rangers themself. Once we get the official confirmation we will be sure to keep you updated.

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