Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Highlights: NYR 3, BOS 2 (5:08 video via NHL.com)
• Larry Brooks discusses how Libor Hajek could be on his last legs within the organization (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson chatted with K’Andre Miller about expectations for his sophomore season prior to last night’s contest (Newsday)/

Around the NHL:

• John Fischer confirms a previously speculated upon issue, as New Jersey Devils’ goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has been outed as the only member of his team to have not received a COVID-19 vaccination yet (All About The Jersey)
• Michael Anderson relays word that the New York Islanders have assigned prospect Bode Wilde to Vasterviks IK of Hockey Allsvenskan in Sweden due to his refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine (Eyes On Isles)
• Pierre LeBrun sat down with Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon to discuss his team’s decision to sign Jesperi Kotkaniemi to an offer sheet (TSN)/