Raphael Diaz, the understated presence in front of his own net, has been called up to play with the NY Rangers.
Raphael Diaz has been recalled by the NY Rangers, as reported by Sportsnet.
Diaz is a former Calgary Flames defenseman who tried out at training camp in 2014 and was subsequently signed to a one-year contract. While playing with the Flames, Diaz earned 2 goals and 2 assists in 56 games.
He was signed by the New York Rangers the following year as a free agent. He's been playing for the Rangers AHL team, the Hartford Wolf Pack and has notched 6 goals and 15 assists for the farm team in 37 games.