Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Mollie Walker hears how Will Cuylle’s previous hockey experiences have prepared him for his role in the Rangers’ rebuild (NY Post)
• Sean Hartnett sees Brendan Lemieux’s new two year contract as an audition for him to prove himself as part of New York’s core for the long haul (WFAN)
• Steve Paulus previews how Mika Zibanejad’s next contract negotiation could go (Blue Line Station)
• Jeb Biggart reminisces on Marc Savard’s brief tenure as a New York Ranger (The Hockey Writers)/

Around the NHL:

• Adam Gretz notes that the Washington Capitals are free to negotiate a contract extension with Alexander Ovechkin, and ponders what that extension could look like (NBC Sports)
• Justin Bourne wonders what will need to happen before fans feel comfortable attending NHL games again (Sportsnet)
• The Florida Panthers agreed to a three year, $9.75 million contract with defenseman Mackenzie Weegar (TSN)/