Despite a solid 3-2 win over the struggling Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night, the New York Rangers face some concerns. As highlighted in the game’s key takeaways, defenseman K’Andre Miller’s situation raises questions after he did not return for the third period due to an upper-body injury.
Since the Rangers don’t practice on Thursday, any updates on Miller’s condition may not come until Friday. If Miller is sidelined, the team will have to cope with the absence of two key defensemen who typically log over 20 minutes of ice time. Jacob Trouba, traded to the Anaheim Ducks last week, is already gone, and Miller’s potential injury leaves the defense corps even thinner.
Adding to the problem, newcomer Urho Vaakanainen is currently on injured reserve.
Should Miller miss time, the Rangers would be forced to rely on a defense group that could include players like Victor Mancini, Matthew Robertson, Connor Mackey, Ben Harpur, and Brandon Scanlin. This situation could put additional strain on Zac Jones to step up and assume a larger role.
However, while these potential changes are worrying, it’s important to wait for more information on Miller’s status before jumping to conclusions. The Rangers’ defensive depth could be tested in the coming days, but until the severity of Miller’s injury is confirmed, it’s premature to sound the alarm.
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