Bantering Points: 7/11/20
Here are today’s news and links:
Rangers News:
- Mollie Walker discusses how the Blueshirts could seek to replace the now-departed Lindy Ruff (NY Post)
- Walker also relayed word that Henrik Lundqvist has returned to the United States to train with his teammates ahead of the resumption of play (NY Post)
- Colin Stephenson believes that the Blueshirts are in good shape as the play-in round draws near (Newsday)
- Vincent Mercogliano ponders why New York’s fans were happy to see Lindy Ruff accept the New Jersey Devils’ offer to be their head coach (LoHud)
- Sean Hartnett examines the team’s salary cap situation (WFAN)
- Steve Paulus talks about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the Rangers’ prospect pool (Blue Line Station)
- Brain Abate reminisces on the team’s 2013 draft class (The Hockey Writers)/
Around the NHL:
- Sean Leahy brings us the full schedule for the league’s play-in round (NBC Sports)
- Travis Hamonic’s tenure with the Calgary Flames may have officially ended, as the rugged rearguard announced he will not be participating in the return to play program (Matchsticks and Gasoline)
- Rory Boylen lists three teams that will be hurt the most by the incoming flat salary cap (Sportsnet)
- Travis Yost argues that superstars will shine even more so than usual under the league’s feturn to play format (TSN)/