Bantering Points: 5/20/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Roberto Solis-Byxbee grades Artemiy Panrin's performance in 2024-25 (BSB)

Chris Feldman takes a look at the crowded class of restricted free agents Chris Drury will have to handle as the 2025 off-season takes shape (BSB)

Rangers News:

Sam Henes lists four prospects the Blueshirts could select if they retain the 12th overall pick in the 2025 Entry Draft (The Hockey Writers)

Jesse Courville-Lynch details the latest on Alexis Lafreniere, K'Andre Miller, and Will Cuylle's potential futures on Broadway (The Hockey Writers)

Stan Fischler gives his take on what New York can take away from the seven game series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers (The Hockey News)

Remy Mastey cautions against a potential trade shipping Lafreniere out of town (The Hockey News)

Tom Urtz Jr. grades Juuso Parssinen's post-deadline performance after joining the Rangers for the stretch run of the season (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

In a battle of a long-established franchise pillar vs one just acquired at the trade deadline, the Connor McDavid vs Mikko Rantanen matchup highlights what sets up to be an epic Western Conference Final rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars (TSN)

With only four teams left standing, the first 28 picks of the 2025 Entry Draft are now locked into place (Sportsnet)

While the West Final represents a rematch from last season, the Eastern Conference Final between Florida and Carolina sets the stage for a rematch of their 2023 clash (NBC Sports)