Bantering Points: 4/24/25
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Here are today's news and links:
From Blueshirt Banter:
Keegan Jarvis recapped the highs and lows of the Hartford Wolf Pack's 2024-25 campaign (BSB)
Chip made the case for why the Blueshirts might be better off hiring a new general manager in place of Chris Drury (BSB)
Rangers News:
The Blueshirts announced that they agreed to a multi-year contract extension with Chris Drury for him to remain as the organization's general manager and president (Official Team Site)
Christian Arnold took the pulse of the fan base following news of Drury's extension breaking (NY Post)
Colin Stephenson notes that with Drury remaining onboard, he will get the opportunity few general managers get in hiring a third head coach for his team (Newsday)
Remy Mastey relays word that a handful of Blueshirts' players have expressed interest in representing their countries at the 2025 IIHF World Championships (The Hockey News)
Stan Fischler ponders if Lou Lamoriello's relationship with James Dolan could result in the recently let go Islanders' general manager joining the Rangers in some capacity (The Hockey News)
Arthur $taple give$ hi$ take on New York'$ deci$ion to extend Chri$ Drury'$ contract (The Athletic)
Alyssa Mercante shares her story of Rangers fandom and how the late-season revelations regarding Artemiy Panrin's past might make some rethink their fandom (Yahoo Sports)
Around the NHL:
Logan Thompson starred in goal for the Washington Capitals, turning aside 25 shots from the Montreal Canadiens in a 2-1 victory to lead the Capitals to a 2-0 series lead as the scene shifts to Montreal (NBC Sports)
Veteran forward Cal Clutterbuck, who last played for the New York Islanders during the 2023-24 campaign, officially announced his retirement from the league (TSN)
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog drew into the lineup for Colorado's Game 3 matchup against the Dallas Stars for the first time since the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, returning to action after undergoing multiple surgeries over the last three years (Sportsnet)
