Rangers Recall Glenn Gawdin, Smits Placed on IR
Fourteen points in 16 games earned Glenn Gawdin a trip west. With the Rangers still searching for a fourth-line center, Calgary could be his first audition.
After picking up a goal and an assist in Tuesday morning's outing (yes, the Hartford Wolf Pack played at 10:30 a.m. on a Tuesday), Glenn Gawdin is set to join the New York Rangers on their West Coast road trip. In a corresponding move, the Rangers have placed Alberts Smits on injured reserve.
Alberts Smits to IR (upper-body). The roster is at the maximum 23. https://t.co/wtcQO75U4j
— Colin Stephenson (@ColinSNewsday) November 10, 2026
It's no secret the Rangers have struggled to find a solution down the middle since Joe Veleno went down with an injury. They gave Justin Dowling a trial on the fourth line, they signed Luke Glendening to a PTO and eventually signed him to a one-year deal, they tried Will Cuylle at center, and now Gawdin will get a look.
As Keegan Jarvis points out, Gawdin has been a great addition to the Wolf Pack this season. The veteran forward is currently tied for the team lead in points with five goals and nine assists for a total of 14 points in 16 games played.
Gawdin has been a stellar add for the Wolf Pack this season, with a team-leading 14 points (5 G, 9 A) through 16 games. Recorded a goal and an assist at Springfield earlier today.
— Keegan Jarvis (@TheKeeganJarvis) November 10, 2026
Rangers at Calgary tomorrow. Wolf Pack host Springfield Saturday.#NYR | #HartUnleashed https://t.co/z41tRqNBMs
Glendening, who centered the fourth line Monday night in Edmonton, saw just 3:46 of TOI. We won't know for sure until Wednesday, but there's a good chance Gawdin makes his Rangers debut that night in Calgary centering the fourth line.
