Ritchie was acquired from the Maple Leafs on Monday in a trade that sent Ilya Lyubushkin to Toronto. He will replace Andrew Ladd in the lineup and will most likely start in the bottom-6. Ritchie has just two goals with seven assists (nine points) in 33 games this season.
Ritchie signed a two-year, $5.0M deal with the Maple Leafs in the offseason but had a hard time finding a full-time spot in the lineup. Overall, he had nine points (2G / 7A) in 33 games with the Maple Leafs before being waived and sent to the Marlies. He had one goal in two AHL games. Ritchie should have no problem finding playing time with the Coyotes.
Barrie has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but is set to play Wednesday in Washington. It's unclear whether or not Barrie will reclaim his spot on the top PP unit or not, but it seems likely. He had three goals and 14 assists (17 points) in 35 games before getting hurt.
Barrie was banged up during Thursday's loss to the Panthers and will not play on Saturday vs. the Flames. With Barrie out, Darnell Nurse is expected to play on the top power-play unit.
Ritchie was one of three players added to the COVID-19 protocol list and will not be available on Saturday. Pierre Engvall (COVID-19 protocol) is expected to be back in the lineup to replace Ritchie.
Hanley was on paternity leave recently and has often been a healthy scratch this season but will play Friday in Florida. Hanley will replace Andrej Sekera (COVID-19 protocol) in the lineup and skate on the third pair with Jani Hakanpaa.
After two games on the top line, Frk will come out of the lineup on Monday after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list. Alex Iafallo was activated from the same list and will draw back into the lineup to replace Frk.
Hunt will miss at least one week after being moved to IR on Friday. With Hunt and Julien Gauthier (COVID-19 protocol) out, the Rangers have recalled Jonny Brodzinski and Tim Gettinger from the taxi squad.
Hunt missed Friday's practice due to an upper-body injury and is questionable to play Saturday in Anaheim. If Hunt is not available vs. the Ducks, the Rangers will likely need to call someone up from their taxi squad to replace him.
Bean was a late scratch from the lineup on Tuesday due to a non-COVID illness but will draw back into the lineup on Thursday. Bean will likely be leaned on heavily with Zack Werenski still out.
Barrie will not play against his former team on Wednesday, joining Connor McDavid and Derek Ryan in COVID-19 protocol. With Barrie out, Darnell Nurse will likely quarterback the top power-play unit.
Sharangovich and Pavel Zacha entered COVID-19 protocol and will not play in Boston. With Sharangovich, Zacha and Nico Hischier all out, Thomas Tatar, Alexander Holtz and Nolan Foote are expected to play.
Rooney has missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to be back in the lineup vs. Edmonton. Rooney will replace Tim Gettinger in the Rangers' bottom-6.
