Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Larry Brooks relays word that Kaapo Kakko has received the green light to participate in training camp if the 2019-20 campaign resumes (NY Post)
• Dan Martin details the horrid accounts of abuse in the lawsuit submitted by former Ranger Daniel Carcillo against the Canadian Hockey League (NY Post)
• Colin Stephenson hears that a majority of the Blueshirts’ Europe-based players are schedule to return to America in the coming weeks (Newsday)
• Steve Paulus reminisces on some deals of trade deadlines past (Blue Line Station)/

Around the NHL:

• Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward Auston Matthews has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus (Pension Plan Puppets)
• Ryan Kennedy reports that an unnamed member of the Tampa Bay Lightning has also tested positive for the coronavirus, and the Lightning have shut down their practice facility as a result (The Hockey News)
• Overall, 11 of 200+ players have tested positive for the coronavirus since the league entered Phase 2 of their return to play plan (TSN)/