Etem assigned to Hartford as Rangers try and deal him

Anthony Scultore Jan 8, 2016

Emerson Etem is on his way to Hartford for conditioning. Hockey Insider, Bob McKenzie noted that the Rangers are still working on a deal to trade the 23 year old forward.

Alain Vigneault says Emerson Etem has been assigned to AHL for conditioning #NYR

— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) January 8, 2016

Emerson Etem has not yet been traded by NYR. Trade could happen today. Then again, might not (insert snide remark here). NYR working at it.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 8, 2016

Etem requires waivers to go to AHL so that’s not likely unless it’s on conditioning stint. A few teams have been talking to NYR about Etem.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 8, 2016

If he’s traded by NYR, a logical landing place could be VAN. Coach Willie Desjardins had Etem in the WHL with Medicine Hat. So we’ll see.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 8, 2016