Bantering Points: 7/18/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 examines what the Rangers' final roster could look like for the 2026-27 season (BSB)

Rangers News:

Lucas Standel names five forgotten Rangers from the last time the team tried to rebuild (THW)

Justin Bonhard explains how the early cluster of games in the Rangers' schedule could impact them (Blue Line Station)

Kenneth Teape talks about why it is unlikely to bring back forward Vladimir Tarasenko this offseason (Sports Illustrated)

Brian Germinaro looks back at how things would have played out if the Rangers landed Jack Eichel (Blue Line Station)

Kenneth Teape discusses why the Blueshirts still need to add another forward this offseason (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman Jamie Drysdale avoid arbitration and agree to terms on a four-year deal (SportsNet)

Here is a big board of the top 15 trade targets that could still be available this offseason (Bleacher Report)

Here is a look at some of the biggest must-watch games during the 2026-27 NHL season (NHL.com)

Big contracts have already been handed out over the past year; here is a look at some players who could reset the market with their next extension (SportsNet)