Bantering Points: 7/19/23

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks offers his assessment on the state of the Blueshirts' situation that Peter Laviolette is walking into (NY Post)

Brendan Azoff cites the addition of Phil Housley to New York's coaching staff as an element that will vault Adam Fox's play to a higher level (The Hockey Writers)

Lucas Standel reminisces on Rick Nash's time as a Ranger (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

The Colorado Avalanche agreed to a four year, $16 million contract with recently acquired forward Ross Colton (NBC Sports)

The Calgary Flames announced their intent to retire #34 in honor of goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff on March 2nd, 2024 (TSN)

Alex Galchenyuk announced that he will be entering the league's joint player assistance program in the wake of his arrest on various charges earlier this month and subsequent contract termination by the Arizona Coyotes (Sportsnet)