Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Larry Brooks answers questions about the team’s eventual RFA’s, a different play-in format, and more (NY Post)
• Brooks also believes that Mika Zibanejad’s play will make or break the Rangers’ chances this summer (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson posed three questions that will need to be answered as the playoffs begin (Newsday)
• Vincent Mercogliano relays the latest projected lineup, one that might not feature Tony DeAngelo (LoHud)
• Sean Hartnett makes his prediction for the Rangers/Hurricanes series (WFAN)
• Rachel Nones examines a handful of players prior to this afternoon’s puck drop (Blue Line Station)
• Andrew Steele-Davis lists some storylines to keep an eye on later today (Blue Line Station)/

Around the NHL:

• Frank Seravalli lists ten storylines to keep an eye on as the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs officially begin (TSN)
• Rory Boylen makes five bold predictions for the playoff tournament (Sportsnet)
• James O’Brien heard from league commissioner Gary Bettman on the eve of the playoffs (NBC Sports)/