Bantering Points: 6/25/23

Here are today's news and links:

Larry Brooks heard from Henrik Lundqvist about his induction to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility (NY Post)

Andrew Gross and Colin Stephenson put together a mock draft of the first round of the 2023 Entry Draft (Newsday)

Brian Abate notes that although most of the Blueshirts' early picks in the first round haven't panned out, the team has had success with their selections in the latter portion of the opening round (The Hockey Writers)

Arthur $taple di$cu$$e$ the impact Michael Peca is likely to have during hi$ time a$ an a$$i$tant coach to Peter Laviolette (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

The Colorado Avalanche acquired forward Ryan Johansen from the Nashville Predators in exchange for the negotiating rights to pending UFA forward Alex Galchenyuk (NBC Sports)

Ownership for the Washington Capitals (as well as the NBA's Washington Wizards) has begun looking into a potential move out of Washington D.C. proper and into a new site in northern Virginia (Sportsnet)

The Arizona Coyotes acquired defenseman Sean Durzi from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a second round pick in the 2024 Entry Draft (TSN)