Bantering Points: 7/24/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Charlie Vidal has the Ombudsman Report for last week's episode of Blueshirt Bandwidth (BSB)

On this week's episode of Blueshirt Bandwidth, Joe and Eric talk about Braden Schneider, the development staff hires, and more (BSB)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano talks about if Pavel Dorofeyev can become the Rangers' primary goal scorer (The Athletic)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano breaks down recently acquired defensemen Sean Durzi and Marcus Petterson's opening press conferences (The Athletic)

Mollie Walker chats with Rangers defenseman Drew Fortescue about his summer training (NY Post)

Jordan Orth names five must-watch games on the Blueshirts' schedule for the 2026-27 season (THW)

Maya Smith explains why the Rangers need to get the best out of Igor Shesterkin to get back on track (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

The Chicago Blackhawks have brought back franchise legend Patrick Kane on a two-year deal (SportsNet)

The Columbus Blue Jackets and goaltender Jet Greaves have agreed to terms on a three-year deal (SportsNet)

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill discusses signing forward Jason Robertson to a long-term deal (SportsNet)

Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner's agent Darren Ferris talks about the end of his time in Toronto (SportsNet)