After waiving Adam Cracknell and demoting Anthony DeAngelo, the Rangers recalled Cristoval “Boo” Nieves from the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Nieves is a 6’3″, 212-pound center who has 26 points (10G, 16A) in 55 career AHL games. Nieves has dealt with some injury problems, most notably missing 35 games during the 2016-17 Wolf Pack season. This year, he’s tallied two goals and an assist playing in seven games for Hartford.
On a side note, Nieves being called up right before Halloween had to be a calculated move, as one Rangers fan noted.
I see what the Rangers are doing, calling up Boo before Halloween! Except they aren’t scaring anyone. 🎃 👻
— ET (@Taub21) October 24, 2017
Nieves is not going to be expected to come in and be an offensive powerhouse. But if he is able to play a solid and consistent 200-foot game, he will be a welcome addition to the Broadway Blueshirts.