Vesey is being evaluated for a lower-body injury, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.
Vesey, who spent the offseason rehabbing a separated shoulder suffered in the Eastern Conference Finals, is still expected to open the year in a bottom-six role for the Rangers. Per coach Peter Laviolette, Vesey's new injury "seemed somewhat harmless". The winger recorded 13 goals and 26 points in 80 regular-season games in 2023-24.