Here are today’s news news and links:

Rangers News:

• Mollie Walker relays word that Ryan Strome and Kaapo Kakko have returned to practice for the Blueshirts (NY Post)
• Walker also notes that even down a couple players on the most recent trip, the Rangers have begun forging an identity as road warriors (NY Post)
• Vincent Mercogliano hears that the team is feeling more cohesive than in previous seasons following their successful road trip (LoHud)
• Frank Curto relays word from Jacob Trouba about the newly found sense of togetherness that was severely lacking under David Quinn (Empire Sports Media)/

Around the NHL:

• Adam Gretz reports that in the Chicago Blackhawks’ latest defeat, a 6-3 thumping against the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago broke the record for the longest amount of time to open a season without holding a lead (NBC Sports)
• The Ottawa Senators acquired forward Dylan Gambrell from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a seventh round selection in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft (TSN)/