2026 Team Previews
2026 Season Preview: Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers made one of the most controversial moves of the summer proving that nothing matters more for the potential to win it all.
Media Bytes: Cautious Optimism, Identity, Lafreniere, Winning Culture
From Biron's take on the revamped power play to Rupp's concerns about replacing lost offense, this week's Media Bytes rounds up what NHL analysts are saying about the Rangers.
Bantering Points: 8/2/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
2026 Season Previews: Columbus Blue Jackets
Rick Bowness promised to light a fire under Columbus if he was brought back as head coach. Can he get this team back to the playoffs for the first time in six years?
Bantering Points: 8/1/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Joe's Reaction of the Week (Chip's Version): Money, Money, Money, Money ... Money
Massive contracts for Leo Carlsson and Macklin Celebrini may have reset how the whole NHL thinks about star salaries. What counts as fair now?
Bantering Points: 7/31/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Blueshirt Bandwidth #95: Kirill, McCann, or Jail?
Kirill Marchenko is reportedly available, and so is Jared McCann. Should the Rangers try to acquire either, if they can?
Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 94
A hockey game among BSB writers, a Kartye stat that might surprise you, and a Yankees argument that got heated—Charlie breaks down what Joe and Eric got right and wrong.
Bantering Points: 7/30/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
2026 Season Preview: Colorado Avalanche
A favorite in 2026, the Avalanche ran into injuries and ran out of gas against Vegas in the Conference Final. Can they get back to the promised land?
Bantering Points: 7/29/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
2026 Season Preview: Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks traded the fourth overall pick to try and speed up the rebuild. Will it be enough to put an end to their six year playoff drought?