Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Larry Brooks suggests that Kevin Hayes’ value to the team is more than just a trade chip (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson argues that Brady Skjei’s play has seen marked improvement since a stint in the press box (Newsday)
• Dave Shapiro answered a fan question about the left side of New York’s defense corps (Blue Seat Blogs)
• Jess Rubenstein delivers another prospect update, with bits on K’Andre Miller, Morgan Barron, and more (Blueshirt Bulletin)
• Steve Paulus reminisced on the two occasions when a Rangers’ player tallied five goals in a game (Blue Line Station)/

Around the NHL:

• Brandon Cain relays word that the Chicago Blackhawks acquired forwards Dylan Strome and Brandon Perlini from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for forward Nick Schmaltz (Second City Hockey)
• Adam Gretz examines how Brayden Point is one of many late round stars the Tampa Bay Lightning have managed to draft and develop in recent years (NBC Sports)
• Calgary Flames’ head coach Bill Peters took a puck to the face during yesterday’s contest against the Coyotes and needed eight stitches to close up the wound (TSN)
• Luke Fox lists 19 people who will define the remainder of the 2018-19 campaign (Sportsnet)
• Sam McCaig breaks down the Calder Trophy race at the quarter mark of the season (The Hockey News)/