Bantering Points: 7/26/23

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

Vincent Mercogliano discusses the changes Peter Laviolette will bring to the Blueshirts in his first season as their bench boss (LoHud)

Brendan Azoff highlights the heavy dose of road games the Rangers will play in the early portion of the 2023-24 campaign (The Hockey Writers)

Tom Castro reflects on Walt Pouddubny's time on Broadway and his downward spiral after leaving New York (The Hockey Writers)

Matt Grazel makes his predictions for what the Blueshirts' lineup will look like on opening night in Buffalo against the Sabres (The Hockey Writers)

Around the NHL:

Boston Bruins' captain Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement from the league (NBC Sports)

Sonny Sachdeva looks back on the offseason goalie carousel from last year and how it worked out for all parties involved (Sportsnet)

Chicago Blackhawks owner and chairman Rocky Wirtz passed away at age 70 (TSN)