Bantering Points: 5/22/26
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Blueshirt Bandwidth #85: Pay Up for Trocheck, Bill Guerin
Braden Schneider's trade value is climbing even though the Rangers swear he's untouchable, Carson Carels is the fallback at five, and Connor McDavid is somehow mad at the wrong guy.
Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 84
Charlie returns to clean up Episode 84, including the receipts on Benoit Allaire's backup-goalie track record, where Björck really sits on mock draft boards, and the two small details Eric got wrong about Rangers goalies past.
Bantering Points: 5/21/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
3 Landing Spots Named for UFA Jacob Trouba
When the New York Rangers decided it was time to move on from their captain, Jacob Trouba, midway through the 2024-25 season, it was the Anaheim Ducks' gain. Adding a veteran leader with a punishing physical presence to their blueline turned out to be the next step in the team launching itself out of its rebuild and into serious playoff contention. But after a year and a half there, Trouba is now an unrestricted free agent. He's coming off an $8 million AAV over the past seven years, and...
2026 Rangers Report Card: Braden Schneider
Once dubbed 'mini-Trouba,' Schneider's stuck in no man's land—and the Rangers may get more from trading him than playing him.
Bantering Points: 5/20/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Feldman's 2026 Mock Draft: First Edition
Chris's first mock draft ranks the top 32 prospects—and this one's based purely on player merit. See where the top 32 prospects shake out, which names Rangers fans should be quietly rooting to slip to fifth overall, and who could become a late-first-round steal.
Ethan Belchetz: 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: A Wrecking Ball With Soft Hands
Who is Ethan Belchetz? Born March 30, 2008, Ethan Belchetz is an 18-year-old, 6’5”, 227 pound left wing playing for the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL. Last season, Belchetz finished second on the Spitfires in goals with 34, four behind Rangers prospect Liam Greentree, and pocketed 59 points in 57 games. This doubled Belchetz’s goal […]
2026 Rangers Report Card: Artemi Panarin
He high-kicked and buzzcut his way into Rangers history. So why does it still sting that the ride ended in L.A.?
Bantering Points: 5/19/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Making The Case: A New York Rangers 2026 Draft Preview Series
With the Rangers picking fifth, the path to the right prospect isn't obvious. Over the next few weeks, we make the case—for and against—10 of the top names in this draft class, from Ivar Stenberg to Ethan Belchetz.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Will Borgen
Decent next to Robertson, sunk by Soucy, and no offense from the back end. Borgen grade tells us one of the things the Rangers need to fix.
Bantering Points: 5/18/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Media Bytes: Checking in with Sam, Vinny the Maple Leaf, Mario Ferraro
Sam Rosen says the Rangers are at a "turning point." Vince Mercogliano says Mario Ferraro "checks the most boxes." And Darren Dreger says Toronto is circling Vincent Trocheck.
Bantering Points: 5/17/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
2026 Rangers Report Card: Jonny Brodzinski
He's not great, but he's consistent. Brodzinski is the chain-restaurant fare of the Rangers' bottom six—and that has some value.
Bantering Points: 5/16/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
4 Potential Trade Destinations for Rangers' Vincent Trocheck
The New York Rangers are once again shopping Vincent Trocheck. The two-way center was taken out of the lineup last season, that's how engaged the trade talks were, however, no deal was struck, and Trocheck awkwardly finished the season in New York. Heading into the offseason, Rangers GM Chris Drury is looking to move off Trocheck, who has three seasons left on his contract at $5.6 million AAV, and he does own a 10-team no-trade clause. Some feel there could be most of the Canadian teams includ...
Joe's Reaction of the Week: How Important Is the Second Overall Pick?
Picking fifth means the Rangers likely miss out on the dynamic forward they need. But there's a path back to a difference-maker, and it runs through San Jose, Braden Schneider, and GM relationship dating back to college.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Matthew Robertson
Before last season, he wasn't even on our radar for a Season Preview. Now, he might be a mainstay on the Rangers blueline.
Bantering Points: 5/15/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Stunning Maple Leafs Rumor Has Them Linked to Vincent Trocheck
A new management team is in town, and that's bringing about some interesting new rumors for the Toronto Maple Leafs . The latest comes to us from Darren Dreger on TSN's Overdrive, who says that the Buds are one of the suitors for one of the top trade candidates of this coming offseason, Vincent Trocheck of the NY Rangers. 🚨 The Maple Leafs are one of the teams actively showing interest in Rangers F Vincent Trocheck, who the Rangers are looking to potentially move. “This wouldn’t be a surprise,...
QMJHL Draft Radar Scouting Report
With the NHL Draft about six weeks away and the Rangers season already over, the Draft Radar Scouting Report series picks up as this edition will focus solely on first round projected players from the QMJHL.
Blueshirt Bandwidth #84: Trade Up for Stenberg, Bid Farewell to Benoit Allaire
The Rangers should be on the phone with San Jose about trading up for the second overall pick, Benoit Allaire is retiring and going straight to Valhalla, and Chip dropped an Adam Fox trade proposal that both guys would actually do.
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