The highly touted Finn and 2010 first-round pick had been scratched in four of the past eight games and needed to get playing. He hasn't scored a goal since opening night and had six points in 19 games.
Granlund has all of the potential in the world but has hit a rut similar to what we've seen with other rookies in this shortened season. The best case scenario would be for Granlund to spend some time in Houston playing instead of playing limited minutes with the Wild, where he won't be producing. We aren't downgrading Granlund for keeper league status, yet, but all yearly league owners should have Granlund dropped until he shows some signs of life.
With Kreider going back to the AHL this basically guarantees Rick Nash will be suiting up tonight.
No word on if Kreider will go if Nash can play or if he will suit up anyways. It's unlikely that Kreider will find himself at the forefront of the Rangers' offense on Sunday.
Howard needed the break and Mrazek is a good play vs. the Wild at home as they haven't been finding the net as much as expected prior to the season.
Kreider has 1 G, 1 A and +2 in 7 games this season.
This will mark Mrazek's NHL debut. He is 16-7-1 with a 2.26 GAA and .916 SV%, so if he can translate those numbers into the NHL he could prove to be a great backup to Jimmy Howard. However Howard is a workhorse so his backup will likely not see much action. And when Jonas Gustavsson returns from injury Mrazek will likely return to the AHL.
Granlund has struggled to start his NHL career. He is still only 20 years old and is tremendously skilled. He will find his groove eventually but for now he is only valuable in deep keeper leagues until he gets back into the lineup and starts scoring.
Mashinter who was just called up, was sent down right away. No official word on whether or not Kreider will play tonight but all signs are pointing to him being in the lineup. Monitor his status before game-time.
Kreider was originally considered day-to-day but has not played since January 23. Kreider could still see top-6 minutes when he returns but when that will be is still uncertain.
Mrazek appears to be the Red Wings back-up for the time-being. Hoaward has started every game this year and will likely see some time off shortly. It could be Mrazek who gets the start but regardless he isn't fantasy relevant.
Kreider is getting closer to a return but still isn't ready.
The Rangers need Kreider back to replace Ryan Callahan in the lineup. Kreider won't be in the lineup tonight.
Kreider will likely take the place of Callahan in the Rangers lineup if he misses any time, but he has to be healthy first. Monitor his status going forward.
Kreider who has missed the Rangers last two game, missed practice again today. It's unclear when he will be back.
Kreider is expected to be day-to-day and should return soon.
Kreider haas been scratched tonight, and is in danger of being sent to the AHL. Probably not worth holding on to at this point, but Pyatt isn't much of an option either
After getting rocked against Philadelphia and having to leave the game, Kreider is on the ice in practice today and isn't expected to miss any time.
Granlund isn't lining up on the most potent scoring line but he has shown that he can dazzle all by himself so he is worth a late flier.
Kreider is one of the best prospects in college hockey and could contribute to the Rangers' lineup during the playoffs.
