Latest NYR roster predictions; Hayes and Duclair out celebrating?

Anthony Scultore Updated: Oct 5, 2014

The Rangers roster will be officially announced tomorrow. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

With all the moves and “reports” that came out today, we believe we’ve nailed down the opening night roster.

Earlier today:

#Rangers place forward Matt Lombardi, defensemen Michael Kostka, Steven Kampfer, and goaltender Cedrick Desjardins on waivers.

— Seth Rothman (@RothmanHockey) October 5, 2014

Then these tweets:

Selon mes sources, Anthony Duclair s’est taillé in poste chez les #Rangers. Told Duclair made #Rangers team. To be confirmed tomorrow. #nhl — jeremy filosa (@j_filosa) October 5, 2014

Big news here….Kevin Hayes MADE the rangers. Congrats !

— BC Hockey Blog (@bchockeyblog1) October 5, 2014

Our biggest concern earlier was Hayes being kept out last night due to a “shoulder tweak”. Maybe he was kept out because Rangers management already locked him into the opening night roster.

Here’s our latest opening night roster, with Derek Stepan being moved to Longterm IR:

Fulltilt NYR roster prediction (CapGeek.com)

So there you have it folks, the opening roster for the 2014-15 season. By the way, looks like Hayes and Duclair decided to celebrate together with some football and wings.

Trying to teach @aduclair10 a little about football at Buffalo Wild Wings. #puttingitintoovertime pic.twitter.com/klrbxYAYu0

— Kevin Hayes (@KevinPHayes12) October 5, 2014