Bantering Points: 7/4/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

On episode 39 of Blueshirt Bandwidth, Joe and Eric talk about the NHL draft, the Vladislav Gavrikov signing, and the K'Andre Miller trade (BSB)

The New York Rangers have signed forward Trey Fix-Wolansky to a two-way contract (BSB)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano details what he is seeing from the young Rangers at development camp (LoHud)

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses general manager Chris Drury's comments on a contract extension with star forward Artemi Panarin (Blue Line Station)

Jennifer Streeter explains why a shorter extension benefits both the Blueshirts and Will Cuylle (Blue Line Station)

Brian Abate examines the Rangers after signing Gavrikov and trading away K'Andre Miller (THW)

Around the NHL:

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year deal worth $51 million (TSN)

The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Anthony Beauvillier after acquiring him at last season's trade deadline (TSN)

Defenseman Dmitry Orlov has signed a two-year deal with the San Jose Sharks worth $13 million (TSN)

Eighth overall pick Jake O'Brien has signed his entry-level contract with the Seattle Kraken (NHL.com)

After a few chaotic days of free agency, here is a tracker for signings across the league (NHL.com)