Rangers waive Matthew Robertson in roster fallout from Joe Veleno injury

Source: New York Post

Defenseman Matthew Robertson was placed on waivers Monday, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, clearing a roster spot — and cap space — for the Rangers to call up a center with Joe Veleno out for Tuesday’s game against the Islanders. Veleno, who exited with a lower-body injury Sunday and was still being evaluated the next day, didn’t practice Monday, and Robertson was held out for what the Rangers labeled as roster management. Access the Rangers beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mollie Walker about the inside buzz on the Rangers.