New York Rangers: Five players who may not last the season on Broadway

Matt Puempel

The Rangers picked Matt Puempel up off waivers from the Ottawa Senators midway through last season. The 24-year-old forward only played 27 games with the Rangers but was impressive from time to time. The Rangers’ incredible forward depth may force Puempel out of not only a roster spot but maybe even a place in the organization.

In his 13 games with the Senators last season, Puempel didn’t score a single point, leaving the organization with just a -5 rating and seven penalty minutes. In his 27 game tenure with the Rangers, Puempel scored six goals, three of which were a hat trick against the Arizona Coyotes, and three assists for nine points.

While Puempel may have to occupy a roster spot early on while Jesper Fast is still recovering from offseason surgery, his roster spot is in flux. Puempel doesn’t fit on the roster on a regular basis, but he adds depth in the form a gritty player with a bit of skill. Keeping in mind that Puempel is only 24 and on a cheap contract, another team may have interest in him.