Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Larry Brooks answers questions about Neil Smith, Ryan Graves, and more (NY Post)
• Brooks also relays word that a reunion between Lias Andersson and the Rangers could happen sooner rather than later (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson heard that Adam Fox had high praise for Ryan Lindgren when discussing his transition to professional hockey (Newsday)
• Sean Hartnett reminisces on Chris Kreider’s game winning goal in Game 1 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Washington Capitas (WFAN)
• Jack Legwin wonders what the future holds for Nils Lundkvist (The Hockey Writers)
• Steve Paulus ponders how the Blueshirts will handle the 2020 NHL Entry Draft (Blue Line Station)/

Around the NHL:

• Sean Leahy reports that Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom is nearing the end of his chemotherapy treats for his Ewing’s sarcoma diagnosis (NBC Sports)
• The league agreed to a one year extension of current player transfer agreements with a majority of the top European leagues, as well as the CHL’s major junior leagues (Sportsnet)
• Ryan Kennedy reflects on the journey of Joel Ward’s career, a 726 game odyssey that featured stops in Minnesota, Nashville, Washington, and San Jose (The Hockey News)/