Bantering Points: 5/7/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn examines Carson Soucy's performance with the Rangers before he was traded (BSB)

Chip23 explains why Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid should not be surprised with how the team's season played out (BSB)

Joe Fortunato examines the likelihood of the Rangers making a deal with the San Jose Sharks for the second overall pick (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker talks about the Hartford Wolf Pack's struggles over the past few seasons (NY Post)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano takes a look at seven players the Blueshirts can draft with the fifth overall pick (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

Here is a mock draft for the 2026 NHL draft now that the draft lottery has played out (The Athletic)

Philadelphia Flyers forward Noah Cates is out for the remainder of the series against the Carolina Hurricanes (SportsNet)

Vancouver Canucks president Jim Rutherford is stepping down following the 2026 NHL draft (SportsNet)

Nick Suzuki, Brock Nelson, and Anthony Cirelli are the three finalists for the Selke Trophy (TSN)

The NHL has informed teams what the salary cap will be for the 2026-27 NHL season (SportsNet)

Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick did not play in game one against the Montreal Canadiens due to an upper-body injury (SportsNet)