Bantering Points: 5/2/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman examines defenseman Scott Morrow's season with the Rangers and the Hartford Wolf Pack (BSB)

Joe Fortunato takes a look at the 2026 NHL draft lottery and what direction general manager Chris Drury could go (BSB)

Chris Feldman analyzes how the Pittsburgh Penguins got eliminated from the playoffs and where they go from there (BSB)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano talks about Jed Ortmeyer no longer being the Rangers director of player development (The Athletic)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano and Peter Baugh examine all 10 Rangers rookies and their outlook for next year (The Athletic)

Mollie Walker discusses Adam Edstrom's future with the Blueshirts after a disappointing season (NY Post)

Will Jenkofsky talks about how the Dallas Stars being eliminated from the playoffs impacts their first-round pick from the K'Andre Miller trade (Blue Line Station)

Will Jenkofsky explains why the Rangers should target Vegas Golden Knights' forward Pavel Dorofeyev (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

Pittsburgh Penguins legend Evgeni Malkin is open to joining a new team if the Penguins don't offer him a new contract (SportsNet)

The NHL has announced Lindy Ruff, Jon Cooper, and Dan Muse as the three finalists for the Jack Adams Trophy (SportsNet)

The New Jersey Devils are not bringing back front office pieces assistant general manager Dan MacKinnon and senior adviser Chuck Fletcher (SportsNet)

The St. Louis Blues have extended forward Dylan Holloway on a five-year extension (SportsNet)

Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper said that captain Victor Hedman could be an option soon (SportsNet)