Injury Report: Kevin Klein: strained oblique and will miss 2-3 weeks

[NYRKindms]

Pat Leonard ‏@PLeonardNYDN 2m2 minutes ago

Vigneault says D Kevin Klein is out 2-3 weeks with a strained oblique #NYR

UGH

 

[rangers1314]

I think Diaz is about recovered from an UBI down in HFD, I assume he joins the team next week before heading out west.

 

[nevesis]

“@NYRangers: #NYR Injury Update: Kevin Klein has a strained oblique and will miss 2-3 weeks of actionâ€

 

[Raspewtin]

McIlrath, you're up buddy.

 

[RangerBlues]

That's a real prickly injury.
2-3 weeks might be a first guess.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Good luck McIlrath.

 

[Mr Clutch]

Lets hope McIlrath never leaves the lineup again. Make them wanna keep you in there. But not at kleins expense, hes a beast

 

[Whitehawk1186]

McIlrath has a huge opportunity here. I expect very good things from him. Watch out for him tomorrow, he's gonna be a beast against the Isles

 

[NYR Viper]

This is what happened with McDonagh although he was one year younger. Rozsival got hurt. He went in. Never came out.

Not saying Klein would be the one to go but this could go a long way to gaining the coaching staff's trust

 

[Made Dan]

This is what happened with McDonagh although he was one year younger. Rozsival got hurt. He went in. Never came out.

Not saying Klein would be the one to go but this could go a long way to gaining the coaching staff's trust

Same thing with Hags, called up the same day. Believe it was just after Thanksgiving.

 

[Loff]

2-3 weeks. Of course.

You're up D-Mac. It's your time to shine and convince AV to never let him sit you out again.

 

[NYR Viper]

Same thing with Hags, called up the same day. Believe it was just after Thanksgiving.

Was John Mitchell in that same bunch? Guy turned himself into a solid NHL depth player

 

[TheTakedown]

This is what happened with McDonagh although he was one year younger. Rozsival got hurt. He went in. Never came out.

Not saying Klein would be the one to go but this could go a long way to gaining the coaching staff's trust

This...

Big Mac comes in and looks solid, now the coaching staff is forced to look at the remaining 3 guys.

Boyle has been producing points, and he's a puck mover.

Klein has been the best defenseman to start the year

Which leaves Girardi, who just had his worst game according to advanced statistics... (By the way, on the ice for 40 shot attempts??! )

There's some cleanup to do around here. Coaching staff better make the right choice.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

This...

Big Mac comes in and looks solid, now the coaching staff is forced to look at the remaining 3 guys.

Boyle has been producing points, and he's a puck mover.

Klein has been the best defenseman to start the year

Which leaves Girardi, who just had his worst game according to advanced statistics... (By the way, on the ice for 40 shot attempts??! )

There's some cleanup to do around here. Coaching staff better make the right choice.

McIlrath going in and out of the lineup with Boyle and giving Girardi 27+ minutes of icetime in last night's win must be an elaborate ruse to get Girardi out of the lineup. Deep thoughts.

 

[RangerBoy]

McIlrath going in and out of the lineup with Boyle and giving Girardi 27+ minutes of icetime in last night's win must be an elaborate ruse to get Girardi out of the lineup. Deep thoughts.

The Rangers are trying to force Girardi to waive his NMC by playing him too many minutes

 

[Whitehawk1186]

Girardi is not coming out of the lineup any time soon. People need to move on.

 

[Tawnos]

Same thing with Hags, called up the same day. Believe it was just after Thanksgiving.

I thought Hagelin was called up to inject some energy into the lineup, not for injury replacement. He and Mitchell were lighting up the AHL and were called up together.

Edit: Ah, it wasn't injury. It was suspension. Not that Andre Deveaux was going to end up with a permanent roster spot anyway..

 

[Gardner McKay]

I thought Hagelin was called up to inject some energy into the lineup, not for injury replacement. He and Mitchell were lighting up the AHL and were called up together.

Edit: Ah, it wasn't injury. It was suspension. Not that Andre Deveaux was going to end up with a permanent roster spot anyway..

Best suspension in Rangers history

 

[TheTakedown]

McIlrath going in and out of the lineup with Boyle and giving Girardi 27+ minutes of icetime in last night's win must be an elaborate ruse to get Girardi out of the lineup. Deep thoughts.

I'm just saying... 3 weeks is about 10 games... It's completely possible that McIlrath starts getting some of Girardis minutes.

Don't be surprised if we see McD-McIlrath for a game... It would be stellar if those two could grow together.

 

[NYR Viper]

I would probably think Boyle would be the guy to go if anyone. Doesn't make sense to move Girardi or Klein when both are signed beyond this year and play big minutes. Whether Boyle would waive his NMC to go somewhere else is the question. He may if he sits.

 

[Tawnos]

I would probably think Boyle would be the guy to go if anyone. Doesn't make sense to move Girardi or Klein when both are signed beyond this year and play big minutes. Whether Boyle would waive his NMC to go somewhere else is the question. He may if he sits.

There's actually not a lot of reason to move Boyle, either, even if McIlrath firmly establishes himself on the roster. $4.5m is an expensive 7th D, but unless they're looking at a major upgrade somewhere, it's not too expensive for this team to keep in the press box.

Let's also not forget, Klein is now out. What happens if Girardi's apparent hand problem puts him out of the lineup? What if McIlrath gets hurt? There's just not a lot of pressing need to make a move at the moment.

 

[Bleed Ranger Blue]

I'm just saying... 3 weeks is about 10 games... It's completely possible that McIlrath starts getting some of Girardis minutes.

Don't be surprised if we see McD-McIlrath for a game... It would be stellar if those two could grow together.

Its more likely he doesn't. Its more likely McIlrath goes right back into a merry go round with Boyle when Klein returns.

 

[Captain Lindy]

Its more likely he doesn't. Its more likely McIlrath goes right back into a merry go round with Boyle when Klein returns.

Well, whatever happens when Klein comes back, him getting this playing time will most likely be a very positive thing for his development. Having him watch games from the press box was not a good thing.

 

[Vickers8]

This...


Klein has been the best defenseman to start the year

I agree, tough break for KK

 

[BlueshirtBlitz]

Unfortunate for Klein, but it'll be good to see Mac get consistent playing time for a couple of weeks. Hopefully he impresses.