Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Larry Brooks writes that in what could be his final stand with the Rangers, Henrik Lundqvist won’t be going away quietly (NY Post)
• Brooks also discusses how the team will quickly need to ramp things up to get into playoff shape (NY Post)
• Andrew Gross previews that Rangers and Islanders exhibition matchup set to take place prior to the playoffs (Newsday)
• Vincent Mercogliano notes that Kaapo Kakko has looked rejuvenated during on-ice practice sessions (LoHud)
• Sean Hartnett examines New York’s depth chart as camp re-opens (WFAN)
• Scott Esposito recommends some Blueshirts’ books worth a read (Blue Line Station)
• Scott Blair reminisces on some of the most impactful trades in franchise history (The Hockey Writers)/

Around the NHL:

• Ryan Kennedy lists the top ten prospects that will participate in Phase 3 of the return to play program (The Hockey News)
• Travis Yost takes a look at what ti expect from the top four teams in the Eastern Conference (TSN)
• The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with prospect Ilya Sorokin on a one year entry-level contract for the 2020-21 season (Sportsnet)/