New York Rangers Report: Evgeny Grachev Gets the Call, Possible Line Changes

Here is a huge update on the New York Rangers and their roster moves.

Artem Anisimov and Michael Rozsival

According to Steve Zipay (Newsday), both Anisimov and Rozsival will be in the lineup tomorrow night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Artem Anisimov's MRI test came out okay, and his ankle is fine. Michael Rozsival pulled a muscle during Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Thrashers, he will be okay also.

Derek Boogaard

During last weeks game against the Boston Bruins, Boogaard fought Boston's enforcer Shawn Thorton. In the fight Boogaard cut his right hand and it is now infected, making him a game time decision for tomorrow night's game.

The Rangers may need a forward to fill his spot, and that forward is...

Evgeny Grachev

Young Evgeny Grachev was called up to the New York Rangers this morning, and if Derek Boogaard is unable to play Friday night against Carolina, he will take Boogaard's spot. Grachev has one goal and one assist in nine games this season for Hartford.

Line Changes

According to Andrew Gross (The Record), the New York Rangers coaching staff will make various changes to the forward line combinations. During this mornings practice veteran forward Todd White was centering a line between Brandon Dubinsky and Ryan Callahan.

Two more changes included Derek Stepan centering Alexander Frolov and Brandon Prust, and Brian Boyle centering Ruslan Fedotenko and Sean Avery. This are not the guaranteed lines for the game against Carolina Friday night, but these are possible line changes.

That's all for now...