Already missing Igor Shesterkin, the New York Rangers don’t have much wiggle room to lose another goaltender to injury. Earlier today, according to Peter Baugh of The Athletic, de facto starter Jonathan Quick left practice early due to a lower-body injury.
Fortunately for Quick and the Rangers, his exit from practice was described as a precaution. Even if it’s something mild, the Rangers have five more days until their return to action, giving Quick ample time to recover. Since taking over the net in early January, Quick has managed a 1-8-1 record in 10 games with a .852 SV%.
If the Rangers reciprocate, it likely won’t be Quick’s last year with the team. In an interview with Peter Botte of the New York Post, Quick said, “I’m happy here. I want to be here. It means a lot to me to wear this jersey.” It’s a similar sentiment to what Quick has had in the past, and he’s not expected to be one of the several pieces the team sells off leading up to the trade deadline.
Other updates from the Metropolitan Division:
- The Columbus Blue Jackets got some good news on the injury front today. According to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, winger Kirill Marchenko returned to practice today. He has been dealing with a lower-body injury since before the Olympic break, but was expected to return after. He’s played an integral role in the Blue Jackets’ return to the postseason conversation, scoring 19 goals and 46 points in 50 games this season.
- According to Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News, defenseman Alexander Romanov resumed skating for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in mid-November. Unfortunately, despite the encouraging update, there is no change to his recovery timeline. Romanov, who’s tallied one assist in 15 games this season, isn’t expected to return this season unless the New York Islanders reach the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
- Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reported that the Carolina Hurricanes are expected to have forward Eric Robinson back after the Olympics. He shared a quote from head coach Rod Brind’Amour, saying, “We’re not rushing it but we’re pretty sure… well, it’s trending like he’ll be ready to go.” He’s been recovering from an upper-body injury since January 21st.
Jonathan Quick is another guy that can’t let go, Cringey.
Not entirely his fault…someone’s still willing to pay him.
He should’ve called it a career after his 1st season with the Rangers
No surprise Quick is happy by being employed with a guaranteed contract. If the Rangers move on, will another team offer him anything more than a PTO next season?
Guy’s been playing like wet s**t this season. Have to imagine a team would be awfully desperate to offer him anything beyond a goalie coach position.
Agreed. Last two seasons, even.
Unfortunately Father Time is undefeated. This might be it for him.
4-14 and 73rd/91 goalies to have played a game in Goals Above Expected. Quick is just taking up a roster spot that should be Garand or some other young player. Having said that, he’ll either be back or Drury will sign some other journeyman with a mouthful of gas in the tank, per his usual.
Hate to see his legacy tarnished by the crap storm that is Rangers Hockey
Time to hang up the skates,nothing left to prove.