Bantering Points: 7/22/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe and Eric are recording this week's episode of Blueshirt Bandwidth Wednesday evening, so get your questions in (BSB)

Chris Feldman takes a look at what is in store for the Boston Bruins this upcoming season after being a first-round exit last season (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. explains why the rising salary cap has allowed Alexis Lafrenière's contract to age gracefully (Blue Line Station)

Nick Ziegler talks about why the Rangers' defense core has become their strength after being a weakness a season ago (Sports Illustrated)

Kenneth Teape discusses the projected second pair of Marcus Petterson and Sean Druzi (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

The Dallas Stars and forward Jason Robertson avoid arbitration and agree to terms on a on-year $12 million deal (SportsNet)

The Utah Mammoth and defenseman John Marino have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension (SportsNet)

The Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltender Jet Greaves are far apart in contract value (SportsNet)

The NHL is set to produce and distribute local games for the Hurricanes, Wild, Blues, and Blue Jackets (TSN)

Scott Wheeler takes a look at some of the prospects he has evaluated over the years he was wrong about (The Athletic)

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard talks about taking the next step and making the playoffs following his contract extension (NHL.com)