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Bantering Points: 5/6/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Bad Lottery Luck: Rangers Drop to No. 5 in Draft Shakeup
The ping-pong balls didn’t bounce the Rangers’ way, and now they’re left picking fifth in a wide-open draft.
New York Rangers 2026 Draft Lottery Primer
The Rangers are guaranteed a top-five pick, with an 11.5 percent shot at first overall. If McKenna or Stenberg are off the board, the choice gets a lot more interesting—here's how to think about it.
2026 Elimination Eval: Utah Mammoth
In what was technically the first playoff berth in franchise history, the Mammoth pushed a star-studded Vegas team to six games.
Prospect Pipeline Scouting Report: Liam Greentree's Playoff Run Ends in Conference Final
The Rangers top prospect had a strong run in the OHL playoffs.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Adam Edstrom
Elite size, real wheels, but no production. With Sykora and Chmelar emerging, the Swedish Condor's roster spot looks endangered.
[Updated]: Podcast Question Thread
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Bantering Points: 5/5/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
2026 Elimination Eval: Boston Bruins
After missing the playoffs last year for the first time in close to a decade, the Bruins were back in the postseason but fell short in the opening round.
I Don’t Know What Makes a Good Director of Player Development (and You Probably Don’t Either)
Tanner Glass is replacing Jed Ortmeyer, and Rangers fans aren’t happy. But his playing career may be the least relevant data point we have.
Bantering Points: 5/4/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Rangers Relieve Wolf Pack Coaching Staff of Duties
The Wolf Pack are officially making a coaching change following a last-place finish in the 2025-26 season.
New York Rangers Draft Radar April Scouting Report
The Rangers needs for a wing or right defenseman aren't pressing, but are these prospects good enough to sway them? Our latest Draft Radar Scouting Report dives into it.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Tye Kartye
Coming in as a late-season waiver claim, Tye Kartye carved out a spot in the lineup and has many excited for next year.
Bantering Points: 5/3/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
2026 Elimination Eval: Edmonton Oilers
After back-to-back trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated in the first round of the 2026 postseason.
2026 Elimination Eval: Dallas Stars
Following three consecutive trips to the Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Stars inability to compete at even strength with Minnesota resulted in a first round exit.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Jaroslav Chmelar
Big body, better skating, real impact. Chmelar’s surprising season changed the narrative fast.
Bantering Points: 5/2/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
2026 Elimination Eval: Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins magical bounce-back season comes to an end in the first round at the hands of their interstate rivals.
Joe's Reaction of the Week: The Lottery and Drury's Direction
Everything riding on May 5: McKenna or bust, the Carolina/Dallas pick situation, and why Drury's patience with Vincent Trocheck is about to pay off.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Scott Morrow
Four of our writers felt they didn't have enough to even grade him. That tells you most of what you need to know about Scott Morrow's first year on Broadway.
Bantering Points: 5/1/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
MTPS: How Steve Yzerman's Desperation Could Be Chris Drury's Salvation
The YzerPlan hasn't worked out as well as Yzer-planned. But there's a new YzerPlan and this one could involve Vincent Trocheck.
Blueshirt Bandwidth #82: Everything's Coming Up Rangers
A week from the lottery, Eric and Joe break down what happens if the Rangers fall to three or four, why the top two picks being wingers is mildly unnerving, and which Ranger is most likely to start an international incident.