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Rangers waive Matthew Robertson in roster fallout from Joe Veleno injury

The New York Rangers placed defenseman Matthew Robertson on waivers on Monday to clear salary cap space and a roster spot. The move comes as the team prepares to face the Islanders on Tuesday without center Joe Veleno, who is sidelined with a lower-body injury sustained over the weekend.

Elliotte Friedman reported the transaction, which provides the club flexibility to recall a replacement from their organizational depth. Robertson, a second-round pick from 2019 who appeared in 72 contests last year, now awaits to see if another franchise will claim him or if he will be assigned to AHL Hartford.

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