The New York Rangers have cleared space on their roster ahead of the season opener by placing defenseman Vincent Iorio on waivers, setting up a competition for the team’s final defensive spots. The move leaves Iorio as the third option behind Matthew Robertson and Scott Morrow in the fight for remaining roster spots. Acquired from the San Jose Sharks earlier this offseason, Iorio’s placement signals the Rangers’ depth management ahead of their campaign. Fans and analysts will watch closely to see how the team’s defensive group shapes up with the new additions.

The New York Rangers have made one more roster decision before opening night. Defenseman Vincent Iorio has been placed on waivers per PuckPedia. He becomes the odd-man-out in a race with Matthew Robertson and Scott Morrow for New Yorks’ extra defender roles. The Rangers claimed Iorio off of waivers from the San Jose Sharks in […]