While Rangers defenseman Marc Staal's headaches persisted, they were less severe Tuesday. While this is good news, it's not as though Staal can start playing. That is certainly not the case. The defenseman continues to take it day-to-day while he and the Rangers proceed with caution. The 24-year-old suffered a concussion in February during a game against the Hurricanes.

Marc Staal didn't participate in Monday's practice due a head injury. Staal was sent home because he wasn't feeling well. Rangers coach John Tortorella said that Staal was suffering from the same issues that he was Sunday, which means that he's probably still experiencing headaches. Staal sustained a concussion on February 22nd, but he passed a baseline neurological test on Friday. He will sit out of all three of the Rangers' preseason games prior to the Rangers heading to Europe for some exhibition games and their first two regular season contests. "We'll see how he feels and we'll talk tomorrow," Tortorella added. "This is how it's going to be. We're erring on the side of caution." We'll keep you posted.

Marc Staal is expected to sit out all three of the Rangers' North American exhibition games due to headaches. He passed a baseline neurological test on Friday, but is still experiencing some lingering effects from the concussion he suffered against the Carolina Hurricanes on Feb. 22. "He can skate, he's cleared for contact, we just want to hold him back," coach John Tortorella said. "He's a very important guy and we want to be smart about this. I'd like to get him in a couple (pre-season games) overseas." Tortorella is encouraged by Staal's progress, but the team appears to be erring on the side of caution when it comes to their top defenseman. We'll keep you posted.