Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Highlights: TOR 3, NYR 2 (4:29 video via NHL.com)
• Game Recap: Kevin Hayes’ poor depth perception costs the Rangers points as their late rally came up short (CBS)
• Brett Cyrgalis relays word that Mika Zibanejad was benched during last night’s action (NY Post)
• Steve Zipay goes in-depth on how Alain Vigneault is expecting more out of Kevin Shattenkirk (Newsday)
• Dave Shapiro disgraces the name of the great Erik Christensen by comparing him to David Desharnais (Blue Seat Blogs)
• Ben Harff recaps the Hartford Wolfpack’s 6-4 victory over the Providence Bruins from Friday night (Blue Seat Blogs)
• Jack Milewski speculates on a possible trade for Edmonton Oilers’ center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (Blue Line Station)
• Nicholas Zararis breaks down why Henrik Lundqvist is the greatest Ranger ever (Blue Line Station)
• Frank Curto reports that Lias Andersson has been named captain of the Swedish team heading to the World Junior Championships (Elite Sports NY)
• Media Availability: Alain Vigneault,(1:32) Henrik Lundqvist,(2:49) and Ryan McDonagh (0:46) (Official Team Site)/

Around the NHL:

• Scott Billeck wonders if the Edmonton Oilers have finally righted their ship (NBC Sports)
• Scott Cullen highlights how New York Islanders’ forward Matthew Barzal has emerged as a favorite for the Calder Trophy (TSN)
• The China Sharks have been around for ten years, so a look back at their history is warranted (The Hockey News)/