Bantering Points: 7/3/26

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 free agency, the Trocheck trade, and more (BSB)

Chris Feldman talks about the Rangers signing defenseman Dennis Cholowski to a two-year deal (BSB)

Chris Feldman discusses the Rangers signing forward Glenn Gawdin to a two-year deal (BSB)

Chris Feldman breaks down general manager Chris Drury's comments from his media availability (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker takes a look at the Blueshirts' upgraded defensive core following the draft and free agency (NY Post)

Peter Baugh analyzes what the Rangers' ceiling is next season and their future beyond that point (The Athletic)

Around the NHL:

NHL goal leader Alex Ovechkin is returning to the Washington Capitals on a one-year deal amid possible retirement (SportsNet)

The Calgary Flames have traded Blake Coleman to the Minnesota Wild in a package centered around Jake Middleton (SportsNet)

The Montreal Canadiens and goaltender Jakub Dobes have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension (TSN)

Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell has stated that Kirill Marchenko will be on the team to start the season (SportsNet)