Bantering Points: 7/31/26

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 episode 95 of Blueshirt Bandwidth, Joe and Eric talk about trade rumors and answer your questions (BSB)

Rangers News:

Scott Rogust takes a look at how much ice time first-round pick Alberts Smits could play this season (Blue Line Station)

Scott Rogust looks back at the last time the Rangers won the Stanley Cup in 1994 (Blue Line Station)

Jennifer Streeter talks about Matt Rempe's comments about his thumb injury from last season (Sports Illustrated)

Kenneth Teape explains why the Blueshirts are not making the most of Adam Fox's contract (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

The International Ice Hockey Federation is upholding their ban of Russia participating in IIHF events for the 2026-27 season (SportsNet)

The city of Vancouver and the Vancouver Canucks are exploring the possibility on building a new practice facility (SportsNet)

Sweden’s Färjestad BK has backed out of their contract agreement with forward Cal Foote (TSN)

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake took the Stanley Cup to the community center in Minnesota (NHL.com)

Yesterday the Shoulder Check Showcase took place to help bring awareness to mental health (NHL.com)