Rangers waive Diaz, Megna

The Rangers have cut the roster to 23 players, waiving defenseman Raphael Diaz and forward Jayson Megna. Megna was always one of the expected cuts, and I guess waiving Diaz shouldn’t be that much of a surprise. Dylan McIlrath outplayed him in camp, and it was really a decision between them, despite our optimistic hopes that the Rangers would try to clear cap space by trading Kevin Klein. Megna will clear waivers, however I’d be surprised if Diaz clears. Boston desperately needs a cheap defenseman.

By replacing Diaz with McIlrath, the Rangers save $100,000 in cap space, and are $150,000 under the ceiling. They are carrying 14 forwards and 7 defensemen, so there is still one decision looming. My guess is that the Rangers are trying to work a trade for Tanner Glass, or else they will waive him.