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The Rangers got their roster down to 24 players Friday by waiving Tanner Glass and Nathan Gerbe for the purpose of assigning them to Hartford (AHL).
They also have an intriguing situation with prospect Cristoval “Boo” Nieves, who was assigned to Hartford Friday (along with goalie Magnus Hellberg, who cleared waivers).
Nieves, a big center who has become an excellent skater, was injured last month in the Traverse City prospects tournament – in which he excelled before being hurt.