Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Vincent Mercogliano examines the Blueshirts’ salary cap situation as they prepare for free agency in the coming weeks (LoHud)
• Brendan Azoff points out some things the Rangers can take away from the success of the Colorado Avalanche (The Hockey Writers)
• Brian Abate highlights K’Andre Miller’s continued ascension into becoming a top defenseman in the league (The Hockey Writers)
• Rachel Nones sees New York’s performance during the 2021-22 campaign as a point towards the successful completion of the franchise’s rebuilding efforts (The Hockey Writers)/

Around the NHL:

• The Seattle Kraken’s AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, have named Dan Bylsma as their first head coach (TSN)
• Winnipeg Jets’ forward Pierre-Luc Dubois informed the team that he plans on opting for unrestricted free agency when he becomes eligible in 2024 (Sportsnet)
• Sean Leahy reports that the Florida Panthers have hired Paul Maurice as their next head coach (NBC Sports)
• The Colorado Avalanche earned a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals to take a 3-1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL.com)/