Bantering Points: 8/2/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman takes a look at what the Rangers would look like if the team were made up of New York Mets players (BSB)

Rangers News:

Brian Abate talks about how the Rangers fourth line can make an impact during the 2025-26 season (THW)

Remy Mastey explains how Will Cuylle may be the Blueshirts X-factor heading into next season (THN)

Peter Baugh analyzes the Rangers schedule heading into the 2025-26 season (The Athletic)

Remy Mastey also examines the relationship between Sidney Crosby and new Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan (THN)

Around the NHL:

Canada has announced the players invited to orientation camp for the 2026 Winter Olympics (SportsNet)

The Gaudreau Family 5K has raised more than $500 thousand, which will go towards an accessible playground at the special education school (TSN)

Second overall pick Michael Misa discusses his part for Canada at the World Juniors (NHL.com)

Dustin Wolf, Adin Hill, and Stuart Skinner will participate in the Rogers Charity Classic later this month (SportsNet)

Many active players across the NHL have a case for being in the Hall of Fame, but which are the best (The Athletic)

While the action has massively slowed down, here is an updated free agent tracker for some under-the-radar moves (NHL.com)