Bantering Points: 7/29/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

This week's question thread for Blueshirt Bandwidth is waiting for you to ask whatever is on your mind (BSB)

Chris Feldman examines what is in store for the Chicago Blackhawks after extending Connor Bedard and signing Patrick Kane (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Baugh takes a look at Matt Rempe's future, Alberts Smits' role, and more (The Athletic)

Jesse Courville-Lynch names three Rangers who could make the opening night roster for the 2026-27 season (THW)

Nick Ziegler explains what the New York Rangers ceiling is for the 2026-27 season (Sports Illustrated)

Matt Ehalt talks about former Ranger Ron Dugay being hospitalized last week (NY Post)

Around the NHL:

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin and Quinn Hughes will meet in Michigan to discuss a new contract (TSN)

Rogers and Prime Video have agreed to a 12-year deal, which will allow Prime Video to stream Wednesday Night Hockey and some playoff hockey games (SportsNet)

Veteran goaltender Michael Hutchinson has officially announced his retirement after last playing during the 2023-24 season (TSN)

Defenseman Cal Foote is heading overseas to play for Färjestad BK after spending last season with the Chicago Wolves (TSN)