Bantering Points: 7/8/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Drew McCaffrey makes his banter debut discussing general manager Chris Drury's direction of the team (BSB)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano predicts the Rangers lineup for the 2026-27 season following free agency (The Athletic)

Brian Abate takes a look at how Marcus Petterson and Sean Druzi revamp the Rangers' defensive core (THW)

Tom Castro explains why Colorado Avalanche legend Joe Sakic has haunted the Blueshirts (THW)

Nick Ziegler explains why fans should have optimism following the Blueshirts' offseason moves (Sports Illustrated)

Scott Rogust takes a look at the rumors that the Utah Mammoth were interested in Vincent Trocheck at the deadline (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

The Ottawa Senators are bringing back forward Claude Giroux on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million (SportsNet)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Ottawa Senators legend Daniel Alfredsson as an associate coach (TSN)

Defenseman Jamie Oleksiak talks about the opportunity to play for the Vancouver Canucks (SportsNet)

The New York Islanders' new affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers, have announced Jay McKee as their new head coach (SportsNet)

Here is a list of the top remaining players available on the free agency market (NHL.com)