Bantering Points: 7/6/26

 Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Phil Kocher's new edition of Media Bytes takes a look at Pavel Dorofeyev, Vincent Trocheck, and more (BSB)

Rangers News:

Colin Stephenson talks about what general manager Chris Drury has left to do this offseason (NewsDay)

Kenneth Teape discusses Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider filing for arbitration (Sports Illustrated)

Tom Urtz Jr. explains why Braden Schneider's salary arbitration hearing is unlikely to happen (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

Here is the list of all 15 players who have filed for salary arbitration, including Dallas Stars defenseman Jason Robertson (SportsNet)

The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Pavel Mintyukov to a five-year, $36 million contract (SportsNet)

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Egor Chinakhov to a three-year contract extension (TSN)

Eric Stephens explains why the Anaheim Ducks must match Leo Carlson's offer sheet (The Athletic)

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery talks about Alex Ovechkin's fit in the lineup (NHL.com)