New York Rangers receive good news regarding Adam Fox's injury: A statement was just made
The New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox has suffered an upper-body injury. NHL Insider Emily Kaplan of ESPN issued a statement on his status and whether or not it'll affect his ability to play in February's Olympics.
Defenseman Adam Fox was placed on long-term injured reserve by the New York Rangers. Fears arose that Fox would be out longer than expected, and could negatively impact the team's season.
Fortunately for us, while we can expect him out for a total of ten games or 24 days, possibly longer (the reason players are placed on LTIR), he isn't expected to be out too long.
According to NHL Insider Emily Kaplan:
Early word on Adam Fox's upper body injury is week-to-week, not longer term. Should not affect his Olympic availability.
The New York Rangers will miss Adam Fox in the lineup
The Rangers' top defenseman suffered an upper-body injury during the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
In addition to the 4-1 loss, losing Fox is salt on the wound of a team that has been on a three-game winning streak on the road.
The team is now 13-12-2 and 7th in the Metropolitan Division, and could fall further without his production in the lineup.
An intriguing option exists for the Rangers as a substitute from the AHL in Scott Morrow, but there's no definite guarantee he could replace Fox in points production or otherwise.
Fox, who was holding his left arm as he left the ice, has 26 points (three goals, 23 assists) in 27 games and is averaging 23:50 of ice time.
Per the NHL regarding LTIR Rules:
A player on LTIR is required to miss at least 10 games and 24 days.
The New York Rangers will have to find a way to replace his production by committee in the meantime.
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