Matt Puempel
Matt Puempel is one of, if not the, most experienced players for the Wolf Pack this season. The 24-year-old winger was picked up off the waiver wire last year after only playing 13 games with the Ottawa Senators. The former first round draft pick went on to play 27 games with the Rangers last season.
While he only played in 27 games, Puempel showed glimpses of why the Senators picked him in the first round. He scored six goals and three assists for nine points, including a hat trick against the Arizona Coyotes. He signed a one year deal to stay with the Rangers this offseason.
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While he didn’t play all that great with the Rangers last season, his NHL experience makes him an attractive player to be recalled. And, unlike the youngsters featured above, the Rangers already know what they’re getting out of Puempel. Do I think he makes the best recall, no; but I could see him being pulled up early on if players struggle or get hurt.