Bantering Points: 7/23/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Justin Bonhard looks at the three best scenarios for the Rangers for the upcoming season (Blue Line Station)

Tom Urtz Jr. examines the worst coaching hire in the Rangers 100-year history (Blue Line Station)

Mollie Walker explains how the Blueshirts top rookies could find a way to crack the opening night lineup (NY Post)

Lucas Standel highlights six must-watch games for Rangers fans for the 2025-26 season (THW)

Sam Henes evaluates what Rangers second-round pick Malcolm Spence brings to the table (THW)

Remy Mastey takes a look at whether former first overall pick Alexis Lafrenière can have a bounce-back season (THN)

Wes Crosby reviews all of the Rangers offseason moves, evaluates their needs, and predicts the opening night line up (NHL.com)

Around the NHL:

Former Ranger Kaapo Kakko and the Seattle Kraken avoid arbitration and agree to a three-year extension (SportsNet)

Dates for salary arbitration hearings have been set for six players and will begin next week (SportsNet)

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been listening to offers for defenseman Erik Karlsson, and here are some potential destinations (SportsNet)

Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome discusses former teammate Chris Kreider joining him in California (TSN)