Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Justin Terranova chatted with Joe Micheletti about the Rangers’ chances of having a successful season (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson believes that tonight’s pre-season finale will play a key role in shaping the opening night roster (Newsday)
• Sean Hartnett argues that Henrik Lundqvist is primed for a bounce back season (WFAN)
• Vincent Mercogliano suggests that improved special teams will play a key factor in avoiding last season’s letdown (LoHud)
• Steve Paulus discusses why former Ranger Tom Laidlaw could be in trouble on Survivor: Island of the Idols (Blue Line Station)
• Rick Carpiniello note$ that even though opening night i$ le$$ than one week away, the Blue$hirt$’ lineup is anything but settled (The Athletic)
• Michael Obernauer heard from Brady Skjei about some of the positive developments in his game (Official Team Site)/

Around the NHL:

• The Winnipeg Jets agreed to a two year, $13.5 million contract with forward Patrik Laine (Arctic Ice Hockey)
• James O’Brien breaks down Winnipeg Jets’ forward Mark Letestu’s decision to consume a packet of mustard on the bench two nights ago (NBC Sports)
• The Colorado Avalanche acquired goaltender Antoine Bibeau from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenseman Nicolas Meloche (TSN)
• Andrew Berkshire projects three teams to find themselves in a better position in the coming April as oppsed to the last one (Sportsnet)
• Tommy McArdle reports that Sidney Crosby saw his #87 retired by QMJHL Rimouski, and that the number will be retired league wide as of the 2020-21 campaign (Sporting News)/