Blueshirt Bandwidth Podcast
#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.
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.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Will Cuylle
Will Cuylle broke out onto the scene during the 2024-25 season, but despite getting more opportunities, he couldn't take the next step forward.
Bantering Points: 5/23/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Making The Case: Oscar Hemming
Oscar Hemming has the size, the shot, and the net-front game the Rangers sorely needs. So is he the right pick at fifth overall? Making The Case weighs his upside against deeper positional needs.
Joe's Reaction of the Week: What Chris Drury Can Learn From Arsenal
Arsenal ended a two-decade title drought by trusting a plan and refusing to rush it. The parallels to the Rangers are hard to ignore, and they make the case for why Drury is right not to put a timeline on the retool—and what he needs to get right to make it pay off.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Noah Laba
A strong training camp earned him a spot on the opening night roster. Now Noah Laba looks to be a mainstay down the middle.