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Mueller was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Thursday, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.Mueller's demotion signals that the Rangers are preparing for Derek Stepan (leg) to return to the lineup Saturday against the Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old supplied two points during his seven-game stay with the Rangers, but it seems the organization views him only as a depth player rather than a lineup mainstay.