Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Larry Brooks heard from head coach Gerard Gallant about what his expectations are for his team’s new identity (NY Post)
• Brooks also got Gallant to divulge his mindset on New York’s season opening rematch with the Washington Capitals (NY Post)
• Brendan Azoff examines how Henrik Lundqvist and Mike Richter’s careers stack up against each other (The Hockey Writers)
• Brian Abate lists the best bargains the Blueshirts will have on their payroll for the upcoming season (The Hockey Writers)/

Around the NHL:

• Patrik Brexell relays word that the Carolina Hurricanes’ have signed RFA forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi to a one year, $6.1 million contract (Eyes On The Prize)
• Adam Gretz reports that following a 2-0 victory in the qualifying round, the men’s national team for Denmark has qualified for the Olympics for the first time ever (NBC Sports)
• Buffalo Sabres’ forward Jack Eichel has changed agents in his pursuit of being traded (Sportsnet)/