Rangers Claim Forward Jake Leschyshyn off Waivers

New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the team has claimed forward Jake Leschyshyn (leh-SIH-shuhn) off waivers.
Leschyshyn, 23, has skated in 22 games for the Vegas Golden Knights this season, recording 38 hits. His 10.80 hits per 60 ranked fourth on Vegas. The Raleigh, North Carolina native has played in 63 NHL games with the Golden Knights over the last two seasons, notching two goals and four assists for six points.

In 137 American Hockey League (AHL) games in the Knights' organization, Leschyshyn has posted 24 goals and 22 assists for 46 points. He notched AHL career-highs last season with Henderson when he tallied 14 goals and 13 assists for 27 points in 34 games.
Prior to making his professional debut, Leschyshyn played in parts of five seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL) between the Regina Pats and Lethbridge Hurricanes. In 257 WHL games, he notched 180 points (85G-95A) and was captain for Regina in 2018-19.
Leschyshyn was originally drafted by the Golden Knights in the second round, 62nd overall, of the 2017 NHL Draft.