Bantering Points: 5/17/26

Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL

Bantering Points: 5/17/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 takes a look at Jonny Brodzinski's performance over the course of the season with the Rangers (BSB)

Chris Feldman talks about what led to the Anaheim Ducks' loss and what comes next (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses how the new collective bargaining agreement rules impact Igor Shesterkin's contract (Blue Line Station)

Kenneth Teape explains why the Blueshirts must address their need for a center at this year's draft (Sports Illustrated)

Nick Ziegler analyzes the reasons for and the reasons against trading Vincent Trocheck this offseason (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

Team Switzerland defeated Team USA during the opener for both teams at the IIHF World Championship (SportsNet)

Team Canada took down Team Italy during the IIHF World Championship by a score of 6-0 (SportsNet)

Minnesota Wild skaters Jonas Brodin and Joel Eriksson Ek dealt with a broken foot against the Colorado Avalanche (TSN)

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