CONNOR MACKEY NEWS

Returned to AHL Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Thursday.

Impact Mackey was a healthy scratch in Carolina on Wednesday in his recent recall and has yet to play in any of the seven games he has been recalled for. Mackey has three assists in 15 AHL games this season. The Rangers called up Scott Morrow in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Mackey was recalled from AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

Impact Mackey hasn't yet appeared in any NHL games this year, and he'll provide additional depth for the Rangers during Wednesday's game against Carolina. Mackey has made 15 appearances in the AHL to begin the year, recording three assists, nine PIM and a minus-6 rating.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Mackey was loaned to AHL Hartford on Saturday.

Impact Mackey was a healthy scratch in two straight games during his latest stint in the NHL. He hasn't played in any games with the Rangers this season, but he has two assists in nine AHL outings this year. Mackey's demotion may bode well for the availability of Urho Vaakanainen (lower body) ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Islanders.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Mackey was summoned from AHL Hartford on Monday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to the minors Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Friday.

Impact Mackey was recalled Sunday when Carson Soucey (upper body) was placed on injured reserve. Mackey was a healthy scratch in all three games. The Rangers currently have seven healthy defensemen after recalling Scott Morrow from the minors Wednesday.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Up with big club Mackey has been recalled from AHL Hartford, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Impact An injury to Carson Soucy that forced him to injured reserve means that Mackey has been added to the roster. It remains to be seen whether or not the 29-year-old will draw into the lineup or if the Rangers will scramble the defense pairs and have Matthew Robertson make his season debut with Mackey, who played in two games with the Rangers last season, serving as depth.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Up with big club Mackey was recalled from AHL Hartford on Sunday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

Impact An injury to Carson Soucy that forced him to injured reserve means that Mackey has been added to the roster. It remains to be seen whether or not the 29-year-old Mackey will draw into the lineup or if the Rangers will scramble the defense pairs and have Matthew Robertson make his season debut in Soucy's spot.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Place 2 Players On Waivers According to PuckPedia, the New York Rangers have placed forward Brendan Brisson and defenseman Connor Mackey on waivers.

OCTOBER 1 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Set to hit waivers Mackey will be placed on waivers Tuesday with the intention of being assigned to AHL Hartford, according to Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic.

Impact Mackey appeared in two games with the Rangers in 2024-25, notching five PIM. Assuming he goes unclaimed on the waiver wire, Mackey will link back up with the Wolf Pack, with whom he accounted for six goals, 24 points and 102 PIM over 66 outings last season.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped off to minors Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Mackey apparently is the odd man out on the Rangers' blue line after Urho Vaakanainen (upper body) was activated off injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's clash with Nashville. The 28-year-old Mackey logged two games with the Rangers so far this season, recording five PIM, one shot and four hits while averaging 16:08 of ice time.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from AHL Mackey was summoned from AHL Hartford on Sunday.

Impact Mackey has two goals, four assists and 29 PIM across 22 minor-league outings this season. He will provide the Rangers with a seventh defender ahead of Sunday's game versus Seattle, but he likely won't be in the lineup.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Mackey hit the waiver wire Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Mackey played only one game for the Rangers in 2023-24, picking up a fighting major and three blocked shots. The 28-year-old spent most of the 2023-24 campaign at AHL Hartford, where he had two goals and nine points in 44 regular-season contests.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year extension Mackey signed a two-year contract extension with the Rangers on Friday.

Impact Although the Rangers haven't released the details of the deal, it's probably safe to assume Mackey's extension is a two-way contract. The 27-year-old defender has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign in the minors, picking up two goals and 11 points through 36 games with AHL Hartford, but he's also drawn into one game with the Rangers, picking up one shot, one hit, three blocks and five PIM in 16:27 of ice time versus the Senators on Jan. 27.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL affiliate Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Mackey sat as a healthy scratch Monday versus Colorado after being promoted from the minors Sunday. The 27-year-old defender has appeared in just one NHL contest this season.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Mackey was brought up from AHL Hartford on Sunday.

Impact Mackey has two goals, seven assists and 53 PIM in 31 AHL appearances this campaign. He picked up five PIM, three blocked shots and one hit against Ottawa on Jan. 27 during his NHL season debut. However, Mackey will probably be a healthy scratch Monday against Colorado because Ryan Lindgren (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Hartford Mackey was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Sunday.

Impact Mackey played 16:27 minutes Saturday with Jacob Trouba (suspension) and Ryan Lindgren (upper body) unavailable, logging a shot, a hit, three blocks and a five-minute fighting major. The 27-year-old Mackey has eight points (two goals, six assists) in 28 AHL games this season.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday Mackey was called up from AHL Hartford on Saturday.

Impact Mackey has two goals, eight points and 47 PIM in 28 contests with Hartford in 2023-24. Although he hasn't made his Rangers debut yet, Mackey's recorded four goals, 11 points and 70 PIM in 39 career NHL games.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Mackey was sent down to AHL Hartford on Saturday.

Impact Mackey was an emergency depth option for Saturday's game versus the Bruins, but he didn't play. He has not made an NHL appearance this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Saturday Mackey was called up by the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Mackey has a goal, five points and 35 PIM in 15 contests with AHL Hartford. He hasn't played for New York yet, but he does have four goals, 11 points in 39 career NHL games. With K'Andre Miller (personal) potentially not an option for Saturday's game in Boston, Mackey is likely up to serve as an insurance policy in case another defenseman ends up being unavailable.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Mackey was assigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Mackey has been an extra defender for the Rangers during the absence of Adam Fox (lower body). If Fox returns to the lineup Wednesday versus Detroit, Zac Jones will probably become the spare blueliner for the Rangers. Mackey has one goal and three assists in nine AHL contests this campaign.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Mackey was called up by the Rangers on Friday.

Impact Mackey has a goal, four points and 19 PIM in nine contests with AHL Hartford this season. He hasn't played for the Rangers this campaign but does have four goals, 11 points and 70 PIM in 39 career NHL games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE