Bantering Points: 4/22/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Jake DiBlasio presents his end of season awards to Rangers players for the 2025-26 season (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. takes a look at how Rangers deadline acquisition Jacob Battaglia performed during the OHL playoffs (Blue Line Station)

Anthony Russo explains why the Blueshirts can't depend on winning the draft lottery (THW)

Former Ranger Zac Jones won the Eddie Shore Award as the AHL's most outstanding defenseman (Amerik.com)

Kenneth Teape talks about Gabe Perreault's decision not to participate in the IIHF World Championships (Sports illustrated)

Around the NHL:

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is unlikely to play in the first round of the playoffs (SportsNet)

Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique will not play in game two against the Anaheim Ducks (SportsNet)

Former NHL player Ilya Kovalchuk has been named the president of the KHL's Shanghai Dragons (SportsNet)

The Ottawa Senators have signed goalie Lucas Beckman to a three-year entry-level contract (SportsNet)

The Vancouver Canucks will interview former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams for the same position (SportsNet)

Adam Kimelman examines Philadelphia Flyers captain Sean Couturier's reduced role with the team (NHL.com)