NYR Practice Buzz: McIlrath sent down, and I called immigration leaving Kaberle stuck in Canada

Anthony Scultore Nov 5, 2014

Derek Stepan had another good practice (twitter)

The NY Rangers are set to take on the Detroit Red Wings tonight at the Garden. You can get the lowdown on the match up here. Here’s some updates from practice.

OFFICIAL: #NYR have assigned defenseman Dylan McIlrath to the @WolfPackAHL.

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 5, 2014

No real shocker here with Kevin Klein deeming himself fit to go.

VIDEO: @Realkevinklein8 declares himself good to go as #NYR host Red Wings tonight: https://t.co/vjou3dnLHH pic.twitter.com/mg5lYKCnAk — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 5, 2014

Some more good news on Zuccarello.

AV confirms Klein will be in for McIlrath. And AV expects Zuccarello in for Malone.

— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) November 5, 2014

Derek Stepan appears close to nearing a return.

After the game-day players left ice, Derek Stepan went through some contact drills, working with Ryan Malone. Was pleased with how it went. — Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) November 5, 2014

AND YOU’RE ALL WELCOME!

Tomas Kaberle is still in Toronto, immigration issues. But it’s no slam-dunk that the Rangers offer him a deal.

— Andrew Gross (@AGrossRecord) November 5, 2014

Vigneault on Tomas Kaberle: “I was under the impression that he would be here today. I think he’s had a issue with his immigration.” #NYR

— Sean Hartnett (@HartnettHockey) November 5, 2014