Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Zach Braziller notes that Jacob Trouba’s injury could open the door for Zac Jones to draw into New York’s lineup (NY Post)
• Braziller also hears how in spite of their soul crushing defeat at the hands of the rival Islanders, David Quinn’s squad still believes in their chances of making a final push for the playoffs (NY Post)
• Vincent Mercogliano writes that Nils Lundkvist will be joining the Blueshirts’ already crowded defense corps in time for the 2021-22 campaign (LoHud)
• $cott Wheeler breaks down how Jone$ uses movement to control play (The Athletic)
• Media Availability: Adam Fox,(1:36) Zac Jones,(1:49) and David Quinn,(2:13) (Official Team Site)

Around the NHL:

• The league has targeted October 12th as a tentative start date for the 2021-22 season following a general manager’s call yesterday (TSN)
• Elliotte Friedman authored another edition of 31 Thoughts (Sportsnet)
• Emily Kaplan relays word from Vegas Golden Knights’ goaltender Robin Lehner that the league has failed to deliver on its promises of relaxed restrictions for teams that have gotten fully vaccinated (ESPN)