Rangers' Connor Mackey: Recalled from minors

Mackey was summoned from AHL Hartford on Monday.

The Rangers placed Matt Rempe (upper body) on injured reserve in a corresponding move. With Urho Vaakanainen (lower body) dealing with an injury, Mackey will provide the big club with some depth insurance on the blue line ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Carolina. However, Matthew Robertson will likely play against the Hurricanes if Vaakanainen is unavailable.