NYR Practice Buzz: Brassard Will Play!

Anthony Scultore May 24, 2014

The New York Rangers took the ice for practice, led by Derick Brassard. He cleared himself to play in game 4 (without AV’s knowledge) and his return to the lineup will bolster the lineup. It is still unclear if Derek Stepan, who had a plate inserted into his face will suit up. Absent from practice was Chris Kreider, to which AV said was just “a maintenance day”.

Here’s the best from practice:

AV on Stepan: “He’s in hospital now recovering from surgery”..adds it’s “unlikely” he will play tomorrow #NYRPlayoffs

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 24, 2014

Derick Brassard says he’s feels good to play tomorrow…AV says “That’s good to know! He didn’t tell me! That’s good news” #NYRPlayoffs

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 24, 2014

“We care a lot about a teammate, a friend first and foremost..but we’re focused on getting a win tomorrow”- @mooredom #NYRPlayoffs

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 24, 2014

No definitive word from Rangers yet as to whether Carcillo will appeal 10-game ban. Team says possible update on that later.

— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) May 24, 2014

#NYR Asked about Prust/ Carcillo suspensions, AV said: “My biggest disappointment is what’s happening to Dan Carcillo.”

— Katie Strang (@KatieStrangESPN) May 24, 2014

#NYR AV: “I still don’t know why [NHL linesman Steve Driscoll] grabbed him like that,” Vigneault said

— Katie Strang (@KatieStrangESPN) May 24, 2014

#NYR Vigneault upset about the situation and expresses concern over Carcillo’s future. “His career moving forward might be very tough here”

— Katie Strang (@KatieStrangESPN) May 24, 2014

#NYR AV on Carcillo: “I can’t begin to tell you how bad he feels about the whole thing.”

— Katie Strang (@KatieStrangESPN) May 24, 2014

NYRs Brian Boyle on retribution for Prust hit: “Winning Game 4 is retribution”

— Steve Zipay (@stevezipay) May 24, 2014

Vigneault: Stepan is still in the hospital and “unlikely” to play in Game 4. J.T. Miller appears prepared to go in. Kreider is OK, will play

— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) May 24, 2014

Richards says “it doesn’t matter what I think about” the Prust hit, but noted “it’s up to the league” to eliminate head shots. #NHL #NYR

— Denis Gorman (@DenisGorman) May 24, 2014