Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Brett Cyrgalis hears from Long Island native Adam Fox about his thoughts on the Rangers-Islanders rivalry (NY Post)
• Larry Brooks believes that the Blueshirts have dispelled the narrative surrounding are Artemiy Panarin (NY Post)
• Brooks also details how Brendan Smith’s parents flew into New York to watch their son record :01 seconds of ice time (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson notes that even with the trade deadline rapidly approaching, David Quinn’s focus remains on helping his team improve (Newsday)
• Vincent Mercogliano relays word on Nils Lundkvist’s 2019-20 season (LoHud)
• Brian Abate discusses Panarin’s first season on Broadway (The Hockey Writers)
• Steve Paulus suggests that the Rangers’ power play units still need improvement (Blue Line Station)
• Paulus also looks around the league to highlight the Blueshirts’ front office stability (Blue Line Station)
• Media Availability: David Quinn (7:46) (Official Team Site)/

Around the NHL:

• Danny Webster reports that the Vegas Golden Knights relieved Gerard Gallant of his head coaching duties, and named Pete Deboer to succeed him (Knights On Ice)
• In spite of coming into his rookie season surrounded with hype, Jack Hughes has struggled adjusting to life as a New Jersey Devils (TSN)
• Elliotte Friedman authors another edition of 31 Thoughts (Sportsnet)
• Adam Gretz notes that Calgary Flames’ goaltender David Rittich was named to the 2020 All-Star Game in place of Arizona Coyotes’ goaltender Darcy Kuemper (NBC Sports)/