After bringing an end to the Adam Cracknell era yesterday afternoon, the Rangers will look to move ahead with a hard day of practice as they look to dig themselves out of the hole they’ve put themselves in. Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Brett Cyrgalis argues that New York’s season is at a tipping point (NY Post)
• Justin Tasch heard from former Blueshirts alternate captain Derek Stepan, as the Coyotes first line center discussed how he wanted to be a Ranger for life (NY Daily News)
• Steve Zipay notes that in addition to removing Cracknell and Tony DeAngelo from the roster, Jeff Gorton elected to recall Cristoval Nieves from Hartford (Newsday)
• Dan Carrozzi compares the team’s current slump to the one they opened the 2013-14 season on (Blue Line Station)
• Matt Hanson details how to maximizes J.T. Miller’s contract season (Blue Line Station)
• Frank Curto reminisces on one of the worst Rangers’ trades in recent memory (Elite Sports NY)
• Michael Carroll offers a guide on how to root for a bad team, which should come in handy (Blueshirts Breakaway)
• Matthew Golda highlights the play of David Desharnais as one of the team’s bright spots through ten games (The Hockey Writers)
• Media Availability: Kevin Shattenkirk (4:10) and Alain Vigneault (6:12)/

Around the NHL:

• Elliotte Friedman authors another edition of 31 Thoughts (Sportsnet)
• Ryan Kennedy lists the top five free agents that are set to hit the market in July 1st (The Hockey News)
• The Florida Panthers have claimed former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Antti Niemi off waivers (TSN)
• Ryan Davis relays news of Anaheim Ducks defenseman Kevin Bieksa dropping Philadelphia flyers defenseman Radko Gudas during last night’s contest (FanRag)/