Bantering Points: 8/13/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

The second part of the Blueshirt Banter expansion draft is out and consists of the protection lists for the Metropolitan Division (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker takes a look at whether the Rangers have improved their ability to draft in recent years (NY Post)

Lucas Standel highlights three storylines to keep an eye on for the 2025-26 season (THW)

Former Blueshirts defenseman Chad Ruhwedel has announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the NHL (THN)

Tom Urtz Jr. examines forward Dominic Moore's second stint with the Rangers and how he found success later in his career (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

An arbitrator sided with the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHLPA’s grievance over Ryan Johansen’s contract termination (TSN)

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger discusses his goal of representing the United States and the Winter Olympics (NHL.com)

Serge Savard talks about the potential he sees in Calder Cup winner Lane Hutson (NHL.com)