Bantering Points: 5/20/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn breaks down Artemi Panarin's reason before being traded to the Los Angeles Kings (BSB)

Roberto Solis-Byxbee released his first mock draft as we gear up for the 2026 NHL draft (BSB)

Chris Feldman also released his first mock draft as we gear up for the 2026 NHL draft (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker explains why giving Alexis Lafrenière an expanded role can be complicated (NY Post)

Mollie Walker takes a look at who the Blueshirts may select with the 26th pick in the NHL draft (NY Post)

Henrik Lundqvist names the three best leaders he played with during his legendary NHL career (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

The Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Adam Foote following the team's disappointing season (SportsNet)

The New Jersey Devils are holding onto head coach Sheldon Keefe despite making front office changes (SportsNet)

The Vancouver Canucks are holding onto assistant general managers Cammi Granato and Emilie Castonguay (SportsNet)

The NHL Coaches' Association is keeping an eye on the situation that kept Bruce Cassidy from interviewing with the Edmonton Oilers (SportsNet)

Compensation for players signed to offer sheets during the 2026 offseason has been set (SportsNet)

The Colorado Avalanche are not worried about defenseman Cale Makar's injury despite missing another practice (SportsNet)