Rangers organization signs goaltender to Professional Tryout amidst ongoing struggles
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The New York Rangers have made a depth signing amidst ongoing goalie struggles. They have signed goaltender prospect Connor McCollum to a professional try-out in the AHL, with the Hartford Wolfpack.
The New York Rangers are currently struggling to fill the crease as they have recalled Talyn Boyko to the Hartford Wolfpack.
In order to shore up the position, they have made a surprising move as well, by signing goaltender Connor McCollumo to a professional try-out with the Wolfpack.
Could the reason for the moves be an injury that will sideline one of the major Rangers players or prospects in the AHL long-term?
There could be a few scenarios in play here. One is this move signaled a more significant move on the horizon for the Rangers, such as Garand or Quick being shipped out. Two, an injury on the Rangers or Wolf Pack has not been announced yet. Last but not least, the Rangers/Wolf Pack signed a local kid they've had their eye on for a little bit in an attempt at some good publicity. Saying things have not been great for this organization is an understatement, so the team could be doing whatever they can to generate a positive story.
In other news, it's been announced that both Garand and Domingue will be out for the Wolf Pack tonight. This means McCollum could see some actual playing time, and this move was out of necessity. We'll be sure to learn more tonight as the Wolf Pack take on the Springfield Thunderbirds.
This could be the night that Connor McCollum will see major action against the Springfield Thunderbirds.
McCollum has spent the majority of the season in the FPHL with the Danbury Hat Tricks and has a 3.35 GAA, and .905 save percentage.
As a rookie last season, McCollum led the FPHL in wins (24), minutes played (2,278:11), and assists (6) by a goaltender. He posted a 24-12-3 record, a 3.00 goals-against average, and a .918 save percentage and was named an Empire Division First-Team Rookie All-Star. The Pickering, Ontario, native appeared in 39 of Danbury's 56 games, starting in 38.
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DECEMBRE 31 | 893 ANSWERS Rangers organization signs goaltender to Professional Tryout amidst ongoing struggles Do you think goalie Connor McCollum will see significant ice-time with the Hartford Wolfpack? | ||
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| No | 209 | 23.4 % |
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