Jesper Fast is expected to miss the entire season following neck surgery on August 6. The 32-year-old forward recorded 19 points in 73 games last season but was sidelined during the playoffs due to a neck injury sustained in the regular-season finale against Columbus. Fast, selected by the Rangers in the 2010 NHL Draft, has tallied 248 points in 703 regular-season games and contributed 27 points in 80 playoff appearances.