"Urho Vaakanainen left yesterday's loss to the Devils in the first period and did not return. Mackey's recall is likely insurance in case Vaakanainen can't go tonight in Columbus. Noah Laba was also injured, but there is no word on his status just yet."
"For what it's worth, the Rangers want Scott Morrow to get big minutes in the AHL, which is likely one of the reasons why he wasn't recalled, as there is no word whether Mackey will actually play. Remember Vincent Iorio is also with the Rangers, so there's no guarantee Morrow would have played."
The New York Rangers recalled defenseman Connor Mackey from the Hartford Wolf Pack following Urho Vaakanainen's first-period injury during yesterday's loss to the Devils. Vaakanainen did not return to the game, prompting the recall as precautionary depth for tonight's game in Columbus. Additionally, Noah Laba sustained an injury with his status still unclear. Scott Morrow was not recalled despite available roster spots, as the Rangers prioritize his development in the AHL with increased playing time. Vincent Iorio remains with the Rangers organization, further limiting guaranteed playing opportunities for prospects.
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