The New York Rangers are giving one of their long-waiting prospects a well-deserved shot at the NHL. On the heels of Braden Schneider being ruled out for the last two games of the regular season due to an upper-body injury, the Rangers have recalled defenseman Matthew Robertson from their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. For Robertson, this marks a major milestone in his journey, he’s expected to make his NHL debut.<\/p>
At 24 years old, Robertson has taken a longer path than some to reach this point. Drafted by the Rangers in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft, he’s spent the past four seasons honing his craft in the AHL. While that might seem like a long wait, it’s also a testament to his persistence and steady development. This season, he’s had one of his better years in Hartford, recording 25 points in 60 games along with 55 penalty minutes. Over his 250-game AHL career, he’s posted 80 points and racked up 176 penalty minutes, numbers that reflect both his offensive upside and his physical presence on the ice.<\/p>