The Rangers will be practicing today with Raphael Diaz on the ice. He was recalled to the team last night one day after the Rangers' Game Two victory over the Penguins in Pittsburgh. The call-up was made official today.
OFFICIAL: #NYR have recalled defenseman Raphael Diaz from @WolfPackAHL. pic.twitter.com/DZjEHFzQhu
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 18, 2016
Head coach Alain Vigneault's lack of confidence in McIlrath has been evident all year long and it should come as no surprise that the Rangers are adding the presence of a veteran defenseman that is widely regarded as a superior skater with more offense to offer to the team.