Rangers News:

Greg Joyce notes that Filip Chytil’s first goal of the season could be the breakthrough he needs to open the floodgates (NY Post)
Joyce also heard from Henrik Lundqvist, who thinks a positive attitude will go a long way in determining New York’s fate this season (NY Post)
Colin Stephenson notes that two weeks of successful results doesn’t have the team thinking playoffs yet (Newsday)
Dave Shapiro offered his thoughts on the Rangers playing to win, rather than focusing on landing a higher draft pick in June (Blue Seat Blogs)
Shapiro also examined what a William Nylander trade could like from the Rangers’ perspective (Blue Seat Blogs)
Steve Paulus determines what Jeff Gorton should and shouldn’t offer in exchange for Nylander (Blue Line Station)
Victoria Ranieri previews the Blueshirts’ offseason salary cap situation (Blue Line Station)
Nicholas Zararis believes that the team’s best lineup is starting to naturally fall into place (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

Adam Gretz relays word that the Arizona Coyotes have agreed to a six year, $27 million contract extension with defenseman Jakob Chychrun (NBC Sports)
Ken Campbell writes that even with goal scoring at a thirteen-season high and equipment getting smaller and smaller, don’t expect GM’s and other hockey men around the league to sympathize with goaltenders (The Hockey News)
Rory Boylen lists four players that the Pittsburgh Penguins could look to ship out of town in the hopes of jump starting their team (Sportsnet)
Frank Seravalli relays word from Washington Capitals’ general manager Brian MacLellan regarding Tom Wilson’s recent reduced 14 game suspension (TSN)