Vesey will be out for several weeks after sustaining a lower-body injury during practice, missing the start of the regular-season and potentially a few more games down the road. Head coach Peter Laviolette confirmed the news on Monday, explaining that the veteran winger’s absence could extend into the regular season.

Rangers coach Peter Laviolette confirmed that Jimmy Vesey will be out for a few weeks with a lower-body injury. Peter Laviolette confirmed Jimmy Vesey is being evaluated for a lower-body injury that he suffered at practice today. #NYR

After the defense corps lost Ryan Lindgren for a few weeks, the Rangers forward group has taken the latest hit. Jimmy Vesey is expected to miss a few weeks with a lower-body injury he sustained during practice on Sunday,