Bantering Points: 7/30/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman talks about what is in store for the Colorado Avalanche ahead of the 2026-27 season (BSB)

Rangers News:

Christian Arnold discusses the streaming of Rangers' games moving from Gotham Sports to DAZN (NY Post)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano grades general manager Chris Drury's offseason, looks at the Rangers' long-term future, and more (The Athletic)

Jesse Courville-Lynch takes a look at the rumors that Vladislav Gavrikov wants a trade out of New York (THW)

Nick Ziegler explains why the Rangers do not need to rush first-round pick Alberts Smits into the NHL (Sports Illustrated)

Nick Ziegler makes the case that captain J.T. Miller will be the Blueshirts' X-factor for the 2026-27 season (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

The San Jose Sharks and forward Macklin Celebrini have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with an AAV of $18.8 million (SportsNet). of $18.8 million (SportsNet)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made three front office hirings to round out general manager John Chayka's staff (SportsNet)

Reports are the Ottawa Senators and forward Drake Batherson remain far apart on a contract extension (TSN)

Here is a projection of what Team World could look like at the 2027 NHL All-Star Game (NHL.com)