The New York Rangers have made several roster moves, including placing J.T. Miller on injured reserve due to an upper body injury. Miller, the team's captain, has been a polarizing figure in New York, but he's held his own when healthy, ranking third in team scoring with 38 points in 51 games. However, his -24 rating is a glaring indicator of the team's struggles this year. In corresponding transactions, the Rangers recalled Jaroslav Chmelar and Juuso Pärssinen from AHL Hartford, while Brendan Brisson and Scott Morrow are headed back down. Chmelar, a 22-year-old Czech forward, made his NHL debut in November and has yet to record a point. Pärssinen, a 25-year-old forward, has six points in 11 AHL contests and three in 14 at the NHL level this season. Brisson, a 24-year-old forward, made his Ranger debut in recent days, recording one assist in three contests. Morrow, the team's top defensive prospect, is a player fans would like to see more of, but New York is being patient with him. The Rangers, currently 30th in the league, can use these roster moves to get younger players into the lineup as they look to the future. With Miller's injury, the team is hoping he won't need to miss much time, but they're also looking to the future and giving younger players a chance to shine.
