Bantering Points: 6/3/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Avery Beaumont looks back at what very well may be Chris Kreider's last season as a member of the New York Rangers (BSB)

Rangers News:

After 11 seasons in the NHL, longtime Ranger Jesper Fast has decided to hang up the skates (Blue Line Station)

Remy Mastey takes a look at how the Blueshirts' interest in JJ Peterka at the deadline will impact this offseason (THN)

Fans rank Sam Rosen and Joe Micheletti the best local NHL broadcasting duo for the 2024-25 season (Awful Announcing)

Around the NHL:

Yanni Gourde and the Tampa Bay Lightning agree on a six-year contract extension worth $13.98 million (NHL)

After a solid postseason performance, the Ottawa Senators have given defenseman Tyler Kleven a two-year extension (New York Times)

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov was awarded the Selke Trophy, which is awarded to the best defensive forward (TSN)

After missing two games in the Western Conference finals, Connor Brown is set to re-enter the Oilers lineup (NHL)

The Chicago Blackhawks are bringing in Mike Vellucci to serve as an assistant under head coach Jeff Blashill (The AP)

Contract talks between the Minnesota Wild and center Marco Rossi have stalled, leading to trade rumors (The Athletic)