Boo Nieves had only one NHL game under his belt before entering the 2017-18 season. Nieves looked to earn a more permanent spot on the New York Rangers roster this year.
However, Nieves would struggle to stay in New York. He spent the majority of the season in the AHL with the Hartford Wolf Pack. While he showed some promise during his multiple stints in the NHL, his role was more of a replacement when injuries occurred.
Nieves earned his first NHL points, and had a comparable season to last year in Hartford. He did not prove to be an irreplaceable part of the Rangers lineup.