Report: Nieves Out with Suspected Concussion
Boo Nieves is not participating in Tuesday’s practice and there is concern that it is concussion-related, per the New York Post’s Larry Brooks.
Nieves injured his head following a hit from New Jersey’s Eric Gryba in Monday night’s preseason game, and he did not return for the remainder of the game.
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It must first be stated that the primary concern here is medical. Concussions are a serious matter, and this would not be the first of Nieves’ career. In terms of hockey, though, this is poor timing for both the Rangers and Nieves. The fourth-line center spot is wide open, and it’s possibly now-or-never for the 2012 second-round pick. A prolonged absence would effectively take him out of the competition.
