Bantering Points: 7/13/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. examines Rangers 2025 draft pick Artyom Gonchar's move to the CHL (Blue Line Station)

Jim Cerny takes a look at the Rangers prospect pool after the NHL draft and free agency (Yahoo Sports)

Stan Fischler previews some unique line combinations for the Blueshirts to roll out on opening night (THN)

Around the NHL:

After a disastrous 2025 NHL draft format, teams have voted to stick with the format (SportsNet)

With the majority of the big-name already signed free agents, here is a preview of some of the projected 2026 free agents (SportsNet)

The Florida Panthers have now officially had their players names engraved onto the Stanley Cup (NHL.com)

St. Louis Blues first-round selection Justin Carbonneau has elected to stay in the QMJHL instead of making the jump to the NCAA (SportsNet)

Stanley Cup champion Nate Schmidt discusses the impact he could have on a young Utah Mammoth team (TSN)

Goaltender Matt Murray reflects on his time in Toronto after signing with the Kraken (SportsNet)