Bantering Points: 5/27/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Roberto Solis-Byxbee breaks down Gabe Perreault's rookie season with the Rangers and Hartford Wolf Pack (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis explains what led to the Hartford Wolf Pack cleaning house behind the bench (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Castro breaks down general manager Chris Drury's five best and five worst moves over his tenure with the Rangers (THW)

Nick Ziegler explains why the Blueshirts should target Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright this offseason (Sports Illustrated)

Tom Urtz Jr. looks back at Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden's time with the Rangers (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

The Pittsburgh Penguins and star Evgeni Malkin have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension (SportsNet)

Team Canada and Team USA are set to match up in the quarterfinal of the IIHF World Championship (SportsNet)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had positive meetings with captain Auston Matthews following the changes to the team (SportsNet)

The Colorado Avalanche made a goaltender change for game four giving Mackenzie Blackwood the start (TSN)

Despite getting injured in game three, Nathan MacKinnon suited up for game four against the Vegas Golden Knights (SportsNet)

Here is a list of the top unrestricted free agents and the reports on where they may be signing (SportsNet)