Bantering Points: 7/24/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 discusses the value of insiders across the league and how they impact a fan's experience (BSB)

Rangers News:

Jennifer Streeter examines who the Rangers five best forwards are and the impact they will have during the 2025-26 season (Blue Line Station)

Tom Urtz Jr. talks about the deal that landed the Rangers Rick Nash on the 13-year anniversary of the trade (Blue Line Station)

Former Rangers captain Jacob Trouba discusses his reunion with former teammate Chris Kreider in Anaheim (THN)

Around the NHL:

Today is the Shoulder Check Showcase to help raise awareness for mental health and will feature players such as Chris Kreider and Jake Oettinger (NHL.com)

Today the judge will deliver the ruling in the case involving the players from Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team (TSN)

Dakota Joshua talks about why he wears number 81 and how it relates him to Maple Leafs legend Phil Kessel (TSN)

Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu has announced his retirement from hockey after spending most of his career with the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets (TSN)

Even though the top names are off the board, there are still numerous free agents available who can make an impact (ESPN)