Joe Veleno Fantasy Stats

New York Rangers center Joe Veleno sustained a lower-body injury in Sunday's win over Utah, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. He left the game in the first period after taking only three shifts. Veleno couldn't put any weight on his right leg, which could signal a serious injury. His absence wouldn't mean much in fantasy hockey, but the Rangers would lose a valuable penalty-killer. Matt Rempe is poised to enter the lineup as Veleno's replacement, unless head coach Mike Sullivan wants to go with an extra defenseman.

Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno has signed a one-year, $825,000 contract for the 2023-24 campaign. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent after coming off his rookie deal. Veleno, who was a first-round selection at the 2018 NHL Draft, enjoyed a career year in 2022-23, setting new highs in games played (81), goals (9), assists (11), points (20), penalty minutes (30), shots (85), hits (152), and blocks (44). He has managed 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists) overall in 152 regular-season games as a bottom-six piece..