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Media Bytes: Trocheck-in, Jay Leach, Knicks Pressure, Rangers' Offseason Plans
Trocheck is the #1 name on Chris Johnston's trade board—and both Boston and Toronto want him. What should the Rangers demand in return?
Bantering Points: 5/31/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
New York Rangers Draft Radar May Scouting Report
Potential steals, goalscorers, and more right handed defensemen. This edition of the Draft Radar Series highlights three more names who could be of interest to the Rangers.
2026 Rangers Report Card: The Coaching Staff
Mike Sullivan is a top-tier coach. What he had to work with on this year's Rangers was not top tier.
Bantering Points: 5/30/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Joe's Reaction of the Week (Chip's Version): What Impact Will the Knicks Have on the Rangers?
In June of 1994 the Rangers and Knicks had New York City rocking day in and day out. Could following the Knicks example make that happen again?
Bantering Points: 5/29/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
2026 Elimination Eval: Colorado Avalanche
They were the heavy favorites to win the 2026 Stanley Cup but injuries to the league's best players proved that when it comes to Vegas, the house always wins—even on the road.
#86: How About Those Knicks, Eh?
There hasn't been Rangers hockey for weeks, but we still have a lot to talk about. Like John Tortorella and the Knicks.
Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 85
The Mike Richter episode gets the Ombudsman treatment, with clarity on 1985 draft math, the timeline on Quinn Hughes's extension eligibility, and a quick history lesson on every Rangers season that's ended (or been ended by them) in overtime.
Bantering Points: 5/28/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Making the Case: Tynan Lawrence
The Rangers may be betting on projection over current production if they call Lawrence’s name at fifth overall.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Igor Shesterkin
The Rangers got shut out nine times this season. Their goalie posted one. The story is everything that happened in between.
Bantering Points: 5/27/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Why the Hartford Wolf Pack Had to Clean House
The Wolf Pack made a coaching change following a last place finish this season. Here's why it had to happen.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Gabe Perreault
Gabe Perreault arrived in New York as a prospect. He finished the season looking like a core piece of the Rangers’ future.
Podcast Question Thread
Question time.
Bantering Points: 5/26/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Making the Case: Viggo Björck
There are safer picks at five, but few players in this draft bring Björck’s mix of skill, intensity, and production. The question is whether the Rangers are willing to bet on talent over size.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Vladislav Gavrikov
Defensive stability, heavy minutes, and a career year offensively made Vladislav Gavrikov one of the Rangers’ rare bright spots.
Bantering Points: 5/25/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Skill, Size, or Swagger? Rangers Have Options at 26th Overall
History says NHL talent can still be found at 26th overall. Here are the prospects who could become the Rangers’ next draft steal.
Media Bytes: Poaching Playoff Performers, Ferraro, Draft Deliberations
Mario Ferraro is headed to UFA—and at least one expert isn't sure the Rangers are the right fit. Plus: who New York should be targeting from this year's playoff field.
Bantering Points: 5/24/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Making The Case: Ethan Belchetz
Belchetz has 40-goal upside and checks every box the Rangers prioritize. But a broken clavicle and a defense-heavy draft class would make using the fifth pick on him a real gamble.