Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Larry Brooks explains why the Blueshirts are yet to execute a buyout of Tony DeAngelo’s contract (NY Post)
• Brooks also relays word that Gord Murphy and Mike Kelly will be joining Gerard Gallant’s staff as assistant coaches (NY Post)
• Vincent Mercogliano did yet another seven round mock draft (LoHud)
• Rick Carpiniello discusses why Pavel Buchnevich’s strong play this past seasom could be what punches his ticket out of New York (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

• Dave Melton reports that the Chicago Blackhawks have acquired defenseman Caleb Jones and a conditional 3rd round pick in the 2022 Entry Draft from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for forward Tim Soderlund and defenseman Duncan Keith (Second City Hockey)
• Climate Pledge Arena is currently be expected to be finished in October in time for the Seattle Kraken’s inaugural season (Sportsnet)
• The Ottawa Senators have hired former Hartford Whalers’ head coach Pierre McGuire as the team’s new senior vice president of player development (TSN)