Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker notes that although the Blushirts are in a good spot at the All-Star break, a tough second half schedule looms on the horizon (NY Post)
Colin Stephenson highlights how New York weathered the early season storm they faced and now find themselves in a playoff spot with plenty of breathing room (Newsday)

Around the NHL:

Ryan Clark reports that the New York Islanders acquired forward Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Anthony Beauvillier, prospect Aatu Raty, and a top-12 protected first round selection in the 2023 Entry Draft (ESPN)
Former Chicago Blackhawks’ forward Bobby Hull, who was also a wife beater and was quoted as saying Adolf Hitler “had some good ideas”, died at age 84 (Sportsnet)
Vegas Golden Knights’ forward Chandler Stephenson has been named as an injury replacement to the All-Star game to fill the spot of Seattle Kraken forward Matty Beniers (TSN)