Bantering Points: 8/6/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Drew McCaffrey examines the expectations for Joe Veleno in his first season with the Rangers (BSB)

Chris Feldman takes a look at what is in store for the Edmonton Oilers this upcoming season (BSB)

Rangers News:

Brian Abate names three potential Rangers who can break out in the 2026-27 season (THW)

Scott Rogust explains why the Rangers are still not ready to win the Stanley Cup despite a busy offseason (Blue Line Station)

Nestor Quixtan looks at how the Rangers roster would be different if they drafted Tim Stützle (Blue Line Station)

Kenneth Teape predicts what the Blueshirts' top power play unit could look like this season (Sports Illustrated)

Kenneth Teape talks about why Alexis Lafreniere is poised for a breakout season (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

The Detroit Red Wings have hired a search firm to help find their next general manager (SportsNet)

Bleacher Report has used one word to describe each NHL team's offseason so far (Bleacher Report)

Here is a list of seven teams who could be stuck in the mushy middle, including the Rangers (The Athletic)

NHL all-time goal score leader Alex Ovechkin discusses being motivated to return and win another Stanley Cup (NHL.com)