Bantering Points: 5/30/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 explains how the recent success of the New York Knicks impacts the Rangers (BSB)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano has a seven-round Rangers' mock draft, which has them selecting Chase Reid with their first pick (The Athletic)

Lucas Standel names three things Rangers general manager Chris Drury must avoid doing this offseason (THW)

Tom Urtz Jr. talks about why the Rangers should not pursue Mason Marchment this offseason (Blue Line Station)

Tom Urtz Jr. takes a look at the possibility of Jay Leach being a candidate for the Hartford Wolf Pack head coaching job (Blue Line Station)

Tom Urtz Jr. makes the case for the Rangers to bring back Mats Zuccarello this offseason (Blue Line Station)

Nick Zeigler explains why the Boston Bruins could be a good landing spot for Vincent Trocheck (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens in game five to advance to the Stanley Cup final (SportsNet)

The schedule for the 2026 Stanley Cup final has been announced by the league (SportsNet)

The International Ice Hockey Federation has banned Russia for the 2026-27 season (SportsNet)

The Toronto Maple Leafs are not interviewing Jay Woodcroft for their head coaching vacancy (SportsNet)

Jay McKee has been named the first head coach in the New York Islanders' AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers (TSN)