"The Rangers lines tonight will remain largely unchanged. Jaroslav Chmelar, who was recalled the other day, is not going to break into the lineup. The only lineup change is on the blue line, where Matthew Robertson draws in for the injured Urho Vaakanainen. Connor Mackey, also recalled, will not dress tonight as expected. Mackey's recall was just in case someone else on the blue line came down with something. Chmelar's situation is less clear."
"This is the one thing that remains fuzzy, as the Rangers do seem to have a habit of calling up prospects and not play them. Someone pointed out on Bluesky that it could simply be to practice with the NHL club and get a bigger paycheck for a bit as a reward for their effort and results in the AHL. If that's the case, then great, and it's good to see the kids get rewarded for it, even if they don't actually play."
Rangers lines for tonight largely remain unchanged, with only one roster alteration. Matthew Robertson draws into the lineup to replace injured defenseman Urho Vaakanainen. Jaroslav Chmelar, recalled recently, will not break into the lineup tonight and his role remains unclear. Connor Mackey was recalled as insurance and will not dress, serving as a standby in case another blue-liner becomes unavailable. The recall pattern suggests teams may summon prospects for practice exposure and short-term financial reward tied to NHL service, offering AHL players recognition even if no game action occurs.
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