Bantering Points: 6/23/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 previews the upcoming goalie free agent class and which players fit the Rangers' needs (BSB)

Chip23 also previews the upcoming defenseman free agent class and which players fit the Rangers' needs (BSB)

Chris Feldman and Roberto Solis-Byxbee mock the first 10 picks of the 2026 NHL draft (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Baugh takes a look at who the Blueshirts might target in free agency this offseason (The Athletic)

Lucas Standel explains why trading Vincent Trocheck to the Los Angeles Kings could make sense (THW)

Brian Germinaro makes the case for the Rangers to trade Vincent Trocheck to the Boston Bruins (Blue Line Station)

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses newly acquired Florida Panther Brady Tkachuk not having the Rangers on his list of preferred destinations (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

The Edmonton Oilers and defenseman Connor Murphy have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension (SportsNet)

The Utah Mammoth have extended head coach Andre Tourigny and have hired Adam Foote as an assistant coach (SportsNet)

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class has been announced and includes Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron, and others (TSN)

The Buffalo Sabres continue to shop defenseman Bowen Byram and will try again to get an extension done with Alex Tuch (TSN)