Last night, New York made history and crushed the hopes and dreams of an up-and-coming Ohio sports team. Hopefully the same thing happens tomorrow night. Here are today’s news and links:

Rangers News:

• Larry Brooks believes that Alain Vigneault’s adjustments have only led to a more confused team (NY Post)
• Brooks also acknowledges the fact that J.T Miller’s shift from the wing to center will just create another hole in the team’s lineup (NY Post)
• Laura Albanese notes that Jesper Fast should make his season debut in the coming days (Newsday)
• Sean Hartnett argues that the Blueshirts must simplify their game in order to find success (CBS)
• Brandon Cohen lists some of Alain Vigneault’s more infamous lineup decisions (Blue Line Station)
• Dave Shapiro argues that a disconnect between Vigneault and Jeff Gorton seems to be bubbling to the surface (Blue Seat Blogs)
• Billy McInerney makes the case for removing Ryan McDonagh from New York’s power play (Elite Sports NY)
• Frank Curto points out how it’s too soon for the Rangers to push the panic button (Elite Sports NY)
• Media Availability: Alain Vigneault (5:50) and Jesper Fast (1:51) (Official Team Site)/

Around the NHL:

• Elliotte Friedman authors another edition of 31 Thoughts (Sportsnet)
• Steve Dangle reminisces on Calgary Flames’ forward Jaromir Jagr’s five most impressive seasons (Sportsnet)
• Former NHL forward Brian Gionta has been skating with the AHL’s Rochester Americans in order to prepare for the Olympics (TSN)
• Dominik from LHH passes along word that the New York Islanders are set on making an arena in Belmont work as a long term solution (Lighthouse Hockey)
• Matt Larkin wonders if #TheGoldenKnightsAreActuallyGood (The Hockey News)/