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.

The New York Rangers head coach provided an update on a wounded player. When speaking to the media on Monday, Peter Laviolette revealed that forward Jimmy Vesey will be out for “a few weeks” with a lower-body injury.

With New York Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey out for at least a few weeks with a lower-body injury, as coach Peter Laviolette announced Monday, there’s an opportunity for one of several players who have been fighting for a roster spot during training camp.