Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Larry Brooks notes that the Blueshirts had retired linesman Pierre Racicot at practice to help them at the faceoff dot (NY Post)
• Mollie Walker relays word that Ryan Reaves was well aware of the residents of Rangerstown clamoring for him prior to his arrival (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson hears that the Rangers will be fully vaccinated in time for their first regular season game on October 13th (Newsday)
• Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from yesterday’s training camp activities (LoHud)
• Tom Castro reminisces on the years Alexei Kovalev spent on Broadway (The Hockey Writers)
• Rick Carpiniello breaks down how Ryan Reaves will change the Rangers’ culture (The Athletic)
• Frank Curto chatted with Joe Micheletti to hear his thoughts on the Blueshirts’ upcoming season (Empire Sports Media)/

Around the NHL:

• Sean Leahy reports that the Washington Capitals have agreed to sell ad space to Caesars Sportsbook on their jerseys starting with the 2022-23 season (NBC Sports)
• The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a one year, two way contract with defenseman Sami Niku (Sportsnet)
• Rick Westhead points out that the Canadian Medical Association has suggested reducing arena capacities in Alberta from their current 100% limit due to a COVID-19 surge currently overwhelming the province (TSN)/