Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Larry Brooks fields questions concerning a potential Stanley Cup run, Michael Sauer, and more (NY Post)
• Vincent Mercogliano relays word about Vitali Kravtsov’s return from Russia and his aspirations for aiding the Rangers this summer (LoHud)
• Sean Hartnett lists five teams he feels are best equipped to take home the COVID-19 Cup (WFAN)
• Brett Schultz reminisced on the day the Rangers were denied their ability to trade for Eric Lindros via an arbitrator ruling against them (Blue Line Station)
• Scott Esposito names a handful of Blueshirts-related books worth a read (Blue Line Station)
• The fourth episode of Tony DeAngelo’s “Watch Your Tone” podcast is available for your viewing pleasure (Spotify)/

Around the NHL:

• Frank Seravalli examines the discussions surrounding a possible extension of the current CBA (TSN)
• Ken Campbell highlights how the league’s players will be shouldering much of the financial burden of returning to play in the wake of the pandemic (The Hockey News)
• Elliotte Friedman reports that future Olympic participation is among the issues being discussed in current CBA talks (Sportsnet)/