The New York Rangers have been dealt a significant blow as one of their defensemen will be sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a severe injury.
Harpur's Season Cut Short by Pectoral Injury
In a recent announcement, it was revealed that defenseman Ben Harpur will be unavailable for the rest of the season after a pectoral surgery.
A couple Hartford notes:
- Ben Harpur is out for the season due to pectoral surgery. A hit the #NYR D depth.
- RD Mac Hollowell has been out with an injury, but coach Steve Smith is hopeful he'll be back this week. He practiced today.
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Ben Harpur is out for the season due to pectoral surgery. He fell really hard on his shoulder after scoring this goal. Happen on Nov 3rd and didn't play a game since. #NYR
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Ben Harpur's absence for the reast of the season will have a huge impact on the Rangers' defensive depth.
Harpur, 28 years old, has played in 198 NHL games over seven seasons. In the 2022-23 season, he played 42 games with the Rangers. Unfortunately, he has yet to make an appearance in an NHL game this season, and the recent season-ending surgery has confirmed that he will not be able to do so.
This setback represents a notable loss for the Rangers, and we extend our best wishes to Ben Harpur for a successful recovery.
As seen on Markerzone - BREAKING: Rangers Lose Defenseman for the Rest of the Season
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