EDMONTON — Except for a number of wholesome scratches, Urho Vaakanainen grew to become a daily on the Rangers' again finish after his arrival as a part of final December's commerce that despatched Jacob Trouba to Anaheim.
The 26-year-old Finn even stuffed in on the second pairing when Adam Fox was injured however primarily skated on the third defensive pair with Braden Schneider throughout his first season with the Rangers.
Simply seven video games into the 2025-26 marketing campaign, nevertheless, Vaakanainen misplaced his spot within the high six to rookie Matthew Robertson.
“Clearly, it's by no means enjoyable to be scratched,” Vaakanainen informed The Publish on Wednesday after follow. “However, , it's a protracted season. Can't actually take it personally; coaches resolve. You bought to go along with it. Clearly, Robo performed rather well so. Had a very good dialog with [assistant coach David Quinn] and [head coach Mike Sullivan], so all good and simply take it day-to-day and simply work day by day and be prepared for the subsequent sport while you get the prospect.”
