Bantering Points: 7/4/26

Happy Fourth of July! Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato grades the Rangers' moves from the 2026 NHL draft and other moves from that day (BSB)

Chip23 takes a look at how all 32 teams across the league have done so far in free agency (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Baugh discusses Rangers owner James Dolan's son Quentin taking over the day-to-day operations (The Athletic)

Mollie Walker takes a look at the issues general manager Chris Drury and Quentin Dolan will have to address (NY Post)

Alexander Buck examines the changes to the Rangers' defensive core this offseason (Blue Line Station)

Ben Pawlak predicts the Blueshirts' lineup for the 2026-27 season following the draft and free agency (SNY)

Around the NHL:

The Philadelphia Flyers have tenured a five-year contract with an AAV of $18 million to Leo Carlson (SportsNet)

Dallas Stars and captain Jamie Benn have agreed to terms on a one-year contract (SportsNet)

First overall pick Gavin McKenna has signed his entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs (SportsNet)

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard exited the team's practice after falling into the boards (SportsNet)

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will wear number 72 after Gavin McKenna offered it to him (TSN)