Rangers Recall Jaroslav Chmelar Amid Losing Streak

The New York Rangers recalled Jaroslav Chmelar from the AHL on November 2 and assigned Taylor Raddysh to the minors. The roster move comes as New York prepares to face the St. Louis Blues and tries to halt a four-game losing streak. The Rangers have lost six of their past seven games.

Chmelar returns after a brief stint in the AHL. He has not recorded a point for New York this season. His recall follows significant changes to the team’s lines in practice, including adjustments to the fourth line.

Practice placed Noah Laba at center on that line. Matt Rempe and Raddysh had skated on the wings, but Chmelar’s arrival could alter the combination for the Blues game. The Rangers have also been dealing with Joe Veleno’s injury, which has left the fourth-line center position unsettled.

Laba’s struggles on the third line have prompted Will Cuylle to move to a different position in an effort to give the group a lift. New York is also managing goaltending absences: Igor Shesterkin is unavailable, while Joonas Korpisalo remains out, leaving Dylan Garand with a heavy workload. The Rangers hope their lineup changes can help the team turn around its recent results.