Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Highlights: NYR 4, TOR 1 (4:08 video via NHL.com)
• Game Recap: A herculean effort from Alexandar Georgiev allowed the Blueshirts to steal two points from the Maple Leafs (CBS)
• Colin Stephenson heard from Neil Smith about the trades he made to assemble the 1994 Stanley Cup champions, and how those trades were all-or-nothing (Newsday)
• Dave Shapiro offered his take on the final days before the New York’s second fire sale (Blue Seat Blogs)
• Mollie Walker ponders if Tony DeAngelo is a good fit for the Blueshirts moving forward (The Hockey Writers)
• Postgame Notes: Alexandar Georgiev set a team record by stopping 55 shots in a regulation game en route to stealing two points from the Maple Leafs (Official Team Site)
• Media Availability: David Quinn,(4:36) Mats Zuccarello,(2:17) Alexandar Georiev,(2:22) and Mika Zibanejad (0:46) (Official Team Site)/

Around the NHL:

• Larry Brooks discussed the loopholes the Maple Leafs have exploited in their recent contract negotiations, Eeli Tolvanen’s availability on the trade market, and more (NY Post)
• CJ Woodling relays word that the Anaheim Ducks have fired Randy Carlyle as head coach, and general manager Bob Murray will take over as interim coach (Anaheim Calling)
• James O’Brien reports that Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltender Scott Darling has been granted a leave of absence in the hopes of rediscovering his game (NBC Sports)
• Kristina Rutherford notes that in retirement, former NHL enforcer Brian McGrattan has  taken over the unique role of Director of Player Assistance for the Calgary Flames (Sportsnet)/