Bantering Points: 7/17/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Roberto Solis-Byxbee examines Brett Howden's path from his time with the Rangers to finding success later in his career (BSB)

The Rangers full schedule for the 2025-26 NHL season has been announced by the team (BSB)

Rangers News:

Former Rangers goaltender Wayne Thomas has unfortunately passed away at the age of 77 (NY Post)

Sam Henes makes a case against pairing newly acquired defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov with star Adam Fox (THW)

Jennifer Streeter highlights four games Rangers fans should have circled on their calendar for the 2025-26 season (Blue Line Station)

Jennifer Streeter also takes a look at a scenario where the Blueshirts do not fire former head coach Peter Laviolette (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

Forward Joe Veleno has signed a one-year deal with the Montreal Canadiens (SportsNet)

Along with the Rangers, every team has released their schedule for the 2025-26 season (NHL.com)

Forward Ty Voit and defenseman Joni Jurmo cleared waivers yesterday (SportsNet)

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly monitoring the remaining free agents and are looking to clear cap space (TSN)

13th overall pick Carter Bear has signed his entry-level contract with the Detroit Red Wings (NHL.com)