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.

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.