Here are today’s news and links:
Rangers News:
Highlights: SJS 3, NYR 2 (5:05 video via NHL.com)
Game Recap: In the midst of a string of poor efforts, the Blueshirts put forth their most pitiful performance yet, blowing a two goal third period lead and completing the collapse in overtime against the David Quinn-led, NHL basement occupying Sharks (CBS Sports)
Mollie Walker chatted with Vincent Trocheck about getting to share the experience of his second all-star selection with his wife and children, something he wasn’t in position to do the first time (NY Post)
Walker also went in-depth on the abominable effort the Blueshirts put forth on the ice at the SAP Center last night (NY Post)
Vincent Mercogliano offers his takeaways from the performance in San Jose that should have Rangers fans thankful that relegation isn’t a thing that needs to be worried about in the NHL (LoHud)
Sam Henes ponders why the team has opted against recalling Alex Belzile from AHL Hartford amidst the rash of forward injuries (The Hockey Writers)
Around the NHL:
Philadelphia Flyers’ goaltender Carter Hart will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from team (NBC Sports)
The New Jersey Devils agreed to a multi-year contract extension with general manager Tom Fitzgerald while also adding the “President of Hockey Operations” title to his ledger (Sportsnet)