Bantering Points: 7/3/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Taylor Raddysh has signed a two-year contract worth $3 million with the Rangers (BSB)

Chip23 evaluates the winners, losers, and some of the biggest head-scratchers from day one of free agency (BSB)

Joe Fortunato examines the moves made by general manager Chris Drury so far in free agency (BSB)

Rangers News:

Bridget Reilly explains why Gabe Perreault is prepared to take the next step in his development (NY Post)

Larry Brooks talks about why the Blueshirts must make a decision now on the future of star Artemi Panarin (NY Post)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano looks at a couple takeaways from day one of free agency (LoHud)

Former Rangers defenseman Zac Jones has signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres (THN)

Around the NHL:

Brent Burns will be returning for his 22nd season after signing a one-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche (SportsNet)

Gustav Nyquist and the Winnipeg Jets have agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.25 million (SportsNet)

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson and former first overall pick Connor Bedard have started negotiations on a possible contract extension (NHL.com)

The New York Islanders have signed forward Maxim Shabanov to a one-year, entry-level contract out of the KHL (TSN)