Bantering Points: 6/24/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Here are today's news and links:
From Blueshirt Banter:
Chris Feldman and Roberto Solis-Byxbee dropped part two of their mock draft, which looks at picks 11-22 (BSB)
Chris Feldman explains why Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Florida Panthers was good for the Rangers (BSB)
Rangers News:
Mollie Walker discusses how Brady Tkachuk being traded proves the Rangers are not a preferred destination anymore (NY Post)
Vincent Z. Mercogliano lays out a seven-step plan for what a successful offseason for the Blueshirts would look like (The Athletic)
Around the NHL:
The Ottawa Senators have acquired William Eklund and more from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for the ninth overall pick (SportsNet)
The Washington Capitals have acquired Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin, and the 16th overall pick (SportsNet)
The New Jersey Devils have traded defenseman Simon Nemec to the Calgary Flames in a deal that featured two first-round picks (TSN)
The Chicago Blackhawks are trading the fourth overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in a deal that involves Bowen Byram (SportsNet)
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski will discuss his future with the team following the NHL draft (SportsNet)
The Edmonton Oilers have officially hired Mike Babcock as their head coach now that he has been cleared by the league (SportsNet)
The NHL is exploring the possibility of expanding into either Houston or Austin, Texas (SportsNet)
The NHL Board of Governors has approved the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Hoffman family (SportsNet)
