The Rangers have placed K'Andre Miller on IR after he sustained an upper body injury against Buffalo, highlighting the pressing need for another defenseman.
Chad Ruhwedel, signed for depth, has not played despite being on the roster, while Connor Mackey gets recalled and now takes shifts with Braden Schneider.
Victor Mancini's playing time early on made sense due to injuries, but his ongoing struggles suggest he should be sent to Hartford for more experience.
Despite a rough start, Ruhwedel hasn't been worse than other New York defensemen, raising questions about his lack of ice time.
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