Vaakanainen (upper body) will make his debut with the Rangers on Tuesday against the Predators, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.

Vaakanainen, who is on injured reserve due to an upper-body issue, has been traded from Anaheim to the Rangers on Friday along with fourth-round pick in exchange for Jacob Trouba, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN.

Vaakanainen (upper body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday.

Vaakanainen (upper body) won't be in the lineup Friday versus the Kings, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Vaakanainen (upper body) won't suit up Monday against Dallas.

Vaakanainen will miss Friday's game with an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day beyond that.

Vaakanainen (undisclosed) missed Thursday's practice, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News, and consequently isn't expected to play Friday versus Detroit.

Vaakanainen signed a one-year deal with Anaheim on Monday.

Vaakanainen registered a shorthanded assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.

Vaakanainen recorded an assist in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Blackhawks.