Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Larry Brooks hears that amid heightened concern amid the coronavirus pandemic, Kaapo Kakko is still feeling well enough to be on the ice (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson relays word from Henrik Lunqvist about his intentions to continue playing hockey beyond the conclusion of the 2019-20 campaign (Newsday)
• Vincent Mercogliano notes that K’Andre Miller released a statement concerning the ongoing protests nationwide (LoHud)
• Mercogliano also projects what the Blueshirts’ playoff roster would look like should the season resume (LoHud)
• John Disciglio reminisces on New York’s most puzzling buyout decision in recent memory (Blue Line Station)
• Rachel Nones goes in-depth on the numbers behind the Rangers’ season series sweep of Carolina (Blue Line Station)/

Around the NHL:

• James O’Brien saw the league clarify their position on first round picks (NBC Sports)
• The Anaheim Ducks inked former Hartford Wolfpack farmhand Kodie Curran to a contract (Sportsnet)
• Travis Yost breaks down a potential Pittsburgh/Montreal qualifying round series (TSN)/