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New York Rangers Matthew Robertson deemed unfit to play at WJC and sent home from Team Canada

The New York Rangers now only have two players on Team Canada’s World Junior team. Highly regarded defense prospect, Matthew Robertson has been deemed unfit to play due to coronavirus issues.

It should be noted that it has been confirmed that two players tested positive, but no specific names mentioned. The other player may have been exposed and thus also sent home.

Rangers prospect Matthew Robertson

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Matthew Robertson at Traverse City (Getty Images)

The Rangers selected the promising defenseman Matthew Robertson of the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings in the 2nd round of the 2019 draft.