Fox's status for Monday's tilt against the New Jersey Devils was up in the air as he is battling an illness. The 26-year-old blueliner is enjoying another productive season with the Rangers and has accumulated 12 points (2G / 10A) in his last 10 games.
Fox's status for Monday's tilt against the New Jersey Devils is up in the air as he is battling an illness. The 26-year-old blueliner is enjoying another productive season with the Rangers and has accumulated 12 points (2G / 10A) in his last 10 games.
Fox has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 10 games and has not played since November 2nd. During his absence, Fox has been replaced on the Rangers' top powerplay by Erik Gustafsson, who has performed admirably, scoring 10 points (1G / 9A). That said, Gustafsson was averaging 2:46 less time-on-ice before Fox was injured, scoring only four points (2G / 2A) in 10 games, which is closer to what can be expected from him after Fox returns.
The earliest Fox can return from LTIR is Wednesday, and his presence at practice on Monday is a promising sign for the Rangers. Fox has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 10 games and has not played since November 2nd. During his absence, Fox has been replaced on the Rangers' top powerplay by Erik Gustafsson, who has performed admirably, scoring 10 points (1G / 9A). That said, Gustafsson was averaging 2:46 less time-on-ice before Fox was injured, scoring only four points (2G / 2A) in 10 games, which is closer to what can be expected from him after Fox returns.
Fox left the Rangers' game Thursday vs. Carolina after a hit from Sebastian Aho after 6:01 TOI and has been placed on the Long-Term Injured Reserve Friday. The 25-year-old was enjoying yet another excellent season after finishing at least top three in Norris voting in each of the last three seasons, as he had three goals, eight assists, 15 SOG, and six PIMs in 10 games before his injury. With Fox being placed on Long Term Injured Reserve, he will miss at least 10 games and 24 days for the Rangers.
After a collision with Sebastian Aho of the Carolina Hurricanes, Fox left Thursday's game after playing only 6:01. He is expected to be reevaluated on Friday and would be a crushing loss for the Rangers if he is to miss any time. Fox has 11 points (3G / 8A) while averaging 21:04 time-on-ice through 10 games this season.
Fox missed Sunday's practice with an illness and should be considered questionable for Monday's game vs. New Jersey. The Rangers could be without two of their key defensemen, with Ryan Lindgren also questionable to play due to an upper-body injury.
Fox scratched on Wednesday but was back on the ice for Friday's morning skate and is expected to play on Friday. Since the start of January, Fox has scored six goals with 36 assists (42 points) in 45 games.
Fox missed the final three games before the All-Star break but was activated from IR on Wednesday, suggesting he'll play in the Rangers' next game. New York is off for the rest of this week, so look for him to play next Tuesday vs. the Bruins.
Fox suffered an upper-body injury in Thursday's loss in Columbus and will miss at least one week after landing on IR on Friday. This means Fox will be out until after the All-Star break. Nils Lundkvist has been recalled to the active roster.
Shortly after being acquired from the Hurricanes, Fox has agreed to an entry-level contract with the Rangers. The Hobey Baker Award finalist had nine goals and 39 assists (48 points) in 33 games at Harvard University.
The Hurricanes could end up receiving two second-round picks if Fox plays 30 NHL games for the Rangers next season. Fox was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, scoring nine gaols and 39 assists (48 points) in 33 games as a Junior at Harvard University. The Hurricanes were unable to sign Fox, who had made it known he wanted to play for the Rangers.
