Bantering Points: 6/20/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato talks about what the Rangers could learn from the New York Knicks playoff run (BSB)

Chris Feldman takes a look at the top goalie prospects ahead of this year's NHL draft (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Baugh and Vincent Z. Mercogliano discuss the Rangers' options with the fifth overall pick (The Atheltic)

Kenneth Teape explains why the Rangers must prioritize drafting a center at this year's draft (Sports Illustrated)

Justin Bonhard examines how trying to pull off a successful retool puts pressure on Igor Shesterin (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning (SportsNet)

The Edmonton Oilers have signed goaltender Connor Ungar to a one-year two-way deal (SportsNet)

The Pittsburgh Penguins are bringing back franchise icon Ron Francis as a special assistant (SportsNet)

Multiple teams are exploring the possibility of trading for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (TSN)