Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Greg Joyce demonstrates how David Quinn is pacing his team to be ready for opening night (NY Post)
• Larry Brooks starts the car on Brendan Smith’s road to redemption (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson lists five things to keep an eye on throughout the season (Newsday)
• Stephenson also evaluated New York’s roster and made a prediction for the 2018-19 campaign (Newsday)
• Lastly, Stephenson heard from David Quinn about how Jimmy Vesey impressed him (Newday)
• Nicholas Zararis reminds us that Rangers fans should accept Filip Chytil’s growing pains and enjoy the positives (Blue Line Station)
• Nicholas Zararis says that you probably shouldn’t be disappointed with Lias Andersson yet (Blue Line Station)
• Nicholas Zararis examines the advantages the Rangers have over most other teams that embark on a rebuild (Blue Line Station)
• Nicholas Zararis ponders what Cody McLeod’s presence on the roster means going forward (Blue Line Station)
• Nicholas Zararis wonders if an extended look at Jesper Fast in the top six could benefit the Blueshirts (Blue Line Station)
• Nicholas Zararis argues that David Quinn should use the best players on his roster on the team’s penalty killing units (Blue Line Station)
• Nicholas Zararis offers his thoughts on the team’s initial line combinations (Blue Line Station)
• Defenseman Brandon Crawley has been medically cleared of his injury, and will report to the Hartford Wolfpack (Official Team Site)
• David Quinn addressed the media about implementing his system, Jimmy Vesey’s strong finish to training camp, and more (6:22 video via Official Team Site)/

Around the NHL:

• One year after the mass shooting in Las Vegas, the Golden Knights continue to play an integral role in the city’s healing process (NBC Sports)
• Washington Capitals’ forward Tom Wilson has been offered an in-person hearing following his blindside hit to St. Louis Blues’ forward Oskar Sundqvist (TSN)
• David Morassutti relays word that they Philadelphia Flyers new mascot turned up at the Citizens Bank Park at the Phillies baseball game (Sportsnet)/