New York Rangers News
Vesey was scheduled to be in the Devils lineup on Wednesday but will be scratched after testing positive for COVID-19.
Jacob Bryson was added to the COVID-19 protocol list this morning, so he'll suit up for his second straight game on Wednesday. Fitzgerald had one assist and two shots on goal in 16:42 TOI in Pittsburgh on December 17th.
With Lindgren entering protocol on Sunday and Jarred Tinordi entering on Monday, the Rangers are left with just six healthy defensemen as they get ready to start a three-game week. Based on protocol rules, expect Lindgren to miss at least four games.
The COVID-19 protocol list continues to grow in Boston, as Blidh was one of three players added on Thursday morning. Blidh joins Trent Frederic, Jeremy Swayman, Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand.
Nash was claimed off of waivers from the Jets on Tuesday and is set to make his debut in Toronto. Nash is an all-defence type of forward, so he'll slot into the bottom-6, although it's unclear who he will replace in the lineup.
Nash played a very small role in Winnipeg, playing just 8:49 ATOI. He failed to record a single point in nine games and it's difficult to figure where he'll slot into the Lightning lineup. Perhaps they are bringing him in as a cheap ($750K AAV) reserve forward.
Harpur failed to record a point in six games with the Admirals. The 26-year-old defenseman has appeared in four games with the Predators this season, failing to record a point with a minus-6 rating.