Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Steve Serby sat down for a question and answer session with Kaapo Kakko (NY Post)
• Larry Brooks discusses how Alexis Lafreniere’s NHL debut will be as unique as they come (NY Post)
• Mollie Walker examines the team’s decision to move forward with four alternate captains in place of naming someone as the 28th captain in franchise history (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson lists give factors that will make or break the Rangers’ fortunes this season (Newsday)
• Stephenson also hears that with Lafreniere in tow, the team’s youth movement is expected to be the focal point of the campaign (Newsday)
• Vincent Mercogliano offers his thoughts on the state of the team right now (LoHud)
• Scott Blair lists the top 20 goal scorers in Rangers’ history (The Hockey Writers)
• Media Availability: David Quinn,(7:40) Alexis Lafreniere,(4:18) Chris Kreider,(8:13) and Jacob Trouba (3:03) (Official Team Site)

Around the NHL:

• Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach John Tortorella spoke with the media to address Pierre-Luc Dubois’ trade request (Sportsnet)
• Frank Seravalli makes 31 predictions in advance of the new season (TSN)
• James O’Brien recapped the action from the first night of the 2021 NHL season (NBC Sports)