Rangers' forward Matt Rempe elbowed Predators' defenseman Nick Blankenburg in the head in the first period on Sunday, which may prompt a suspension.

The New York Rangers won't play forward Reilly Smith on Sunday night against the Nashville Predators for roster management reasons.

Reilly Smith will be held out of the New York Rangers’ lineup on Sunday night against the Nashville Predators for roster management-related reasons as the team prepares to trade the veteran forward. The Rangers reiterated their point this morning that they aren’t in a position to let any of their upcoming unrestricted free agents walk without getting assets or players in return.

It appears as though the writing is on the wall for New York Rangers forward Reilly Smith when it comes to his future in the Big Apple. While the rest of his Rangers teammates will be in action on Sunday night against the Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden,