Diaz is in close competition with Dylan McIlrath for the Rangers' seventh defenseman roster spot, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.

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Chris Summers and Brady Skjei are also said to be in the mix. If Diaz was to impress in camp and land the job, it's highly unlikely that he would play enough, let alone produce with the puck. His best offensive season came in 2011-12, when he posted 16 points with Montreal.