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Here are today’s news and links:
Rangers News:
- Brett Cyrgalis sees that with the trade deadline quickly approaching, David Quinn’s squad is starting to change the narrative around itself (NY Post)
- Cyrgalis also notes that the Blueshirts’ special teams are starting to round into form (NY Post)
- Colin Stephenson writes that Thursday night’s game on Long Island wasn’t much of a homecoming for the Jericho, NY native Adam Fox (Newsday)
- Vincent Mercogliano highlights Marc Staal’s return from an early season ankle injury as a return to form for the defensive-minded veteran (LoHud)
- Sean Hartnett questions how the Rangers will handle the Chris Kreider conundrum (WFAN)
- Curtis Jetter believes that the two recent victories over the Islanders have put Jeff Gorton and the rest of New York’s decision makers at a crossroads (Blue Line Station)
- Karly Redpath relays word that the Blueshirts’ propensity for signing young players to bridge deals could finally come back to bite them (Blue Seat Blogs)
- Tom Castro ponders whether or not the team is best off selling off its pending unrestricted free agents are hanging on for a late season playoff push (The Hockey Writers)
Around the NHL:
- After posting a 1-2-3 stat line through 16 games this season, Boston Bruins’ forward David Backes was placed on waivers (TSN)
- Andrew Berkshire examines if Winnipeg Jets’ forward Patrik Laine’s game has evolved into that of a playmaker (Sportsnet)
- Sean Leahy takes a look at the Los Angeles Kings’ jerseys for the 2020 Stadium Series (NBC Sports)