Matt Puempel claimed off waivers by Rangers; forward never panned out in Ottawa
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators would have preferred to see Matt Puempel remain in the organization, but wish him well in New York.
The Senators placed the forward on waivers Sunday and were hopeful he would clear and make his way to the Binghamton Senators, but the New York Rangers picked him up Monday afternoon.
Puempel, selected 24th overall by the Senators in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, never seemed to find the offensive skills that made him so attractive to Ottawa initially.
Puempel was given opportunities at the start of training camp but was surpassed by Ryan Dzingel, who has been a pleasant surprise for head coach Guy Boucher.