Bantering Points: 6/28/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman evaluates the Rangers needs going into the 2025 NHL draft (BSB) ]

Chris Feldman also provides five options for the Rangers to draft at pick 43 in the second round of the NHL draft (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker examines the possibility of K'Andre Miller being traded during the NHL draft (NY Post)

Peter Baugh talks about the possibility of Vladislav Gavrikov and other potential free agents joining the Blueshirts (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

The first round of the NHL draft took place last night, and here is a recap of everything that happened (TSN)

The Florida Panthers have extended Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett to an eight-year extension (SportsNet)

John Tavares will remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs after signing a four-year contract extension (NHL.com)

The Montreal Canadiens have traded for Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson and handed him a $76 million extension (SportsNet)

The Buffalo Sabres have extended winger Jack Quinn on a two-year deal (SportsNet)

The Edmonton Oilers have extended deadline acquisition Trent Frederic to an eight-year deal (SportsNet)

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded for Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood and in return have sent the Avalanche Gavin Brindley and multiple picks (SportsNet)

The NHL and the NHLPA have officially agreed on a four-year extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement