Bantering Points: 8/3/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Here are today's news and links:
From Blueshirt Banter:
Phil Kocher talks about Alexis Lafreniere, the Rangers' positive outlook, and more on Media Bytes (BSB)
Rangers News:
Kenneth Teape names three potential destinations for the Rangers to send Braden Schneider (Sports Illustrated)
Nick Ziegler explains why Rangers first-round pick Alberts Smits may not make a big impact in his first year (Sports Illustrated)
Steven Ellis takes a look at the top 10 prospects in the Blueshirts prospect pool ahead of the 2026-27 season (Daily Faceoff)
Former New York Ranger Colton Orr will fly in the 2026 Air Dot Show New York (LoHud)
Around the NHL:
Boston Bruins 2025 first-round pick James Hagens could see a bigger role next season (NHL.com)
Washington Capitals first-round pick Oliver Suvanto discusses the kind of player he wants to be in the NHL (NHL.com)
Chicago Blackhawks prospect Mason West discusses focusing on hockey after an impressive high school football career (NHL.com)
