Bantering Points: 7/25/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

On this week's episode of Blueshirt Bandwidth, Joe and Eric are joined by Scott Wheeler and discuss the Rangers prospects and more (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. examines what kind of an impact young forward Brett Berard can have this season (Blue Line Station)

Nicholas Seitz talks about what the expectations are for Mika Zibanejad for the 2025-26 season (THW)

Remy Mastey makes the case for the Rangers finding a way to bring back former captain Ryan McDonagh (THN)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano catches up with former Blueshirt Chris Kreider at the Shoulder Check Showcase (LoHud)

Around the NHL:

All five players involved in the London sexual assault trial have been found not guilty (SportsNet)

Even though all five players were found not guilty, the players are unable to return to the NHL as the league is still investigating them (SportsNet)

The Carolina Hurricanes have extended forward Jackson Blake on an eight-year deal worth $45 million (SportsNet)

After finishing last season with the New Jersey Devils, forward Daniel Sprong has signed a one-year deal with CSKA Moscow of the KHL (TSN)

Projected 2026 first overall pick Gavin McKenna discusses the move to Penn State and another chance at the World Juniors (TSN)