The New York Rangers are getting ready for their season opener against the Boston Bruins. As part of the preparation, they have placed several players on waivers.
Rosters Impact
The players affected include Urho Vaakanainen, Juuso Parssinen, Dennis Cholowski, and Justin Dowling, as reported by PuckPedia.
Player Highlights
Among these players, Urho Vaakanainen stands out. The 27-year-old defenseman appeared in 34 games last season for the Rangers, contributing six assists. Previously, he had a season with two goals and 16 points between the Anaheim Ducks and Rangers.
Juuso Parssinen played 20 games last season, posting two goals, one assist, and a plus-4 rating. In the AHL, he scored five goals and seven points with the Hartford Wolf Pack during the 2025-26 season.
Dennis Cholowski spent time with the New Jersey Devils and the AHL’s Utica Comets last season. He recorded two assists in 17 games with the Devils and posted five assists in the AHL.
Justin Dowling, who had zero points in two games with the Rangers last season, played mostly with Hartford in the AHL, achieving nine goals and 29 points in 46 games.
The situation raises questions about whether the Rangers could lose any of these players on waivers as the season approaches.