Rangers Send Dylan Garand Back to Hartford: Opening Night Roster Set

Rangers Send Dylan Garand Back to Hartford: Opening Night Roster Set

Author: Forever Blueshirts September 29, 2026 Duration: 21:32
Dylan Garand cleared waivers Monday and is headed back to the Hartford Wolfpack for a fifth season. Jim Cerny explains why the decision was made the day Chris Drury traded for Joonas Korpisalo on July 1, and why losing Garand would have left Spencer Martin as the next goalie up behind Igor Shesterkin.Also in this episode:- The three goalies who did get claimed: Clay Stevenson (Winnipeg), Levi Merilainen (Vancouver) and Poirier (New Jersey)- How Garand handles going back to Hartford after saying he didn't plan to- Albert Schmitz makes the team and debuts Tuesday- Scott Morrow vs. Matthew Robertson for the extra defenseman spot- Taylor Raddysh clears waivers, and Matt Rempe is in the lineup on opening nightThe Rangers open the 2026-27 season Tuesday night in Boston against the Bruins on ESPN.Read the full season preview and staff predictions at Forever Blueshirts.Chapters:00:00 Opening night is here00:17 Garand and Raddysh clear waivers(01:41) Why the Korpisalo trade decided it(02:50) Drury and the veteran backup pattern(04:01) Sullivan's "difficult decision"(05:42) The goalies who got claimed(08:11) Why losing Garand would have hurt(09:19) Is Korpisalo the right No. 2?(11:01) Best-case scenario for the Rangers(12:15) How does Garand respond?(16:41) Albert Schmitz makes the team(18:02) Morrow, Robertson and the extra D(19:39) Rempe in, opening night lineup(20:17) Wrap and season previewFollow Rink Rap so you don't miss an episode.

For dedicated fans of the New York Rangers, there's a familiar voice that has been part of the journey for decades. Rink Rap brings you that voice, with host Jim Cerny drawing from three full decades of covering the team and the NHL to offer context you simply won't find elsewhere. This isn't just reaction; it's seasoned perspective that connects today's lineup and last night's game to the broader history and intricate mechanics of professional hockey. Each episode blends that deep insight with top-flight interviews, pulling in voices from around the league to give a comprehensive view of the Blueshirts' world. Produced by Forever Blueshirts, the Rink Rap podcast feels like a conversation with the most knowledgeable person in your section, breaking down strategy, roster moves, and the emotional rollercoaster of a long season. It’s where passion for the team meets an insider's understanding, making every win, loss, and trade deadline dissected with authority and a genuine love for the game. Tune in for the analysis that goes beyond the highlight reel, grounded in thirty years of watching this franchise evolve.
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