New York Rangers Place Players on Waivers Ahead of Season Opener

The New York Rangers are gearing up for their season opener against the Boston Bruins by placing several players on waivers.

According to PuckPedia, the team has placed Urho Vaakanainen, Juuso Parssinen, Dennis Cholowski, and Justin Dowling on waivers.

Key Player: Urho Vaakanainen

Urho Vaakanainen stands out among these players. The 27-year-old defenseman appeared in 34 games for the Rangers last season, recording six assists. Prior to this, he was a 2017 first-round draft pick, achieving two goals, 16 points, and maintaining a plus-8 rating over 51 games with the Anaheim Ducks and Rangers during the 2024-25 season.

Juuso Parssinen’s Performance

Juuso Parssinen participated in 20 games with the Rangers last season, securing two goals, one assist, and a plus-4 rating. In the AHL, he performed well, scoring five goals and seven points across 15 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack in the 2025-26 season.

Dennis Cholowski’s Journey

Dennis Cholowski divided his time between the New Jersey Devils and the AHL’s Utica Comets last season. With the Devils, he managed two assists in 17 games. In the AHL with Utica, the 2016 first-round pick recorded five assists.

Justin Dowling’s AHL Performance

Justin Dowling did not score any points in his two games with the Rangers last season. However, in the AHL with Hartford, he demonstrated skill with nine goals and 29 points in 46 games.

The Rangers now await to see if any of these players are claimed on waivers as they finalize their roster.