Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Vincent Mercogliano goes in-depth on how Chris Drury’s past experiences in the hockey world will serve him well as the Blueshirts’ general manager (LoHud)
• Mollie Walker warned Rangers’ fans not to expect a win in the league’s draft lottery for the third consecutive season (NY Post)
• Tab Bamford hears that Rick Tocchet conducted a second interview with the Rangers for their vacant head coaching position (Elite Sports NY)
• Colin Blackwell details his experience as an alternate captain for Team USA at the 2021 IIHF World Championships (Official Team Site)

Around the NHL:

• Montreal Canadiens’ forward Jake Evans had to be stretchered off the ice following a hit from Winnipeg Jets’ forward Mark Scheifele late in Montreal’s 5-3 Game 1 victory (TSN)
• The Buffalo Sabres and Seattle Kraken won the 1st and 2nd overall selections in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft as a result of last night’s draft lottery (Sportsnet)