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2026 Elimination Eval: Boston Bruins
After missing the playoffs last year for the first time in close to a decade, the Bruins were back in the postseason but fell short in the opening round.
I Don’t Know What Makes a Good Director of Player Development (and You Probably Don’t Either)
Tanner Glass is replacing Jed Ortmeyer, and Rangers fans aren’t happy. But his playing career may be the least relevant data point we have.
Bantering Points: 5/4/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Rangers Relieve Wolf Pack Coaching Staff of Duties
The Wolf Pack are officially making a coaching change following a last-place finish in the 2025-26 season.
New York Rangers Draft Radar April Scouting Report
The Rangers needs for a wing or right defenseman aren't pressing, but are these prospects good enough to sway them? Our latest Draft Radar Scouting Report dives into it.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Tye Kartye
Coming in as a late-season waiver claim, Tye Kartye carved out a spot in the lineup and has many excited for next year.
Bantering Points: 5/3/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
2026 Elimination Eval: Edmonton Oilers
After back-to-back trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated in the first round of the 2026 postseason.
2026 Elimination Eval: Dallas Stars
Following three consecutive trips to the Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Stars inability to compete at even strength with Minnesota resulted in a first round exit.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Jaroslav Chmelar
Big body, better skating, real impact. Chmelar’s surprising season changed the narrative fast.
Bantering Points: 5/2/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
2026 Elimination Eval: Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins magical bounce-back season comes to an end in the first round at the hands of their interstate rivals.
Joe's Reaction of the Week: The Lottery and Drury's Direction
Everything riding on May 5: McKenna or bust, the Carolina/Dallas pick situation, and why Drury's patience with Vincent Trocheck is about to pay off.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Scott Morrow
Four of our writers felt they didn't have enough to even grade him. That tells you most of what you need to know about Scott Morrow's first year on Broadway.
Bantering Points: 5/1/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
MTPS: How Steve Yzerman's Desperation Could Be Chris Drury's Salvation
The YzerPlan hasn't worked out as well as Yzer-planned. But there's a new YzerPlan and this one could involve Vincent Trocheck.
Blueshirt Bandwidth #82: Everything's Coming Up Rangers
A week from the lottery, Eric and Joe break down what happens if the Rangers fall to three or four, why the top two picks being wingers is mildly unnerving, and which Ranger is most likely to start an international incident.
Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 81
Charlie cleans up Episode 81: Joe still can't pronounce the podcast's name, and J.T. Miller's "controller disconnected" moments are really more of a trend.
Bantering Points: 4/30/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Why Brady Tkachuk Isn’t the Missing Link to the Rangers Retool
The Rangers are in dire need of a game-changing star. But is Brady Tkachuk really the one?
2026 Rangers Report Card: Juuso Parssinen
Instead of grabbing firm hold of the third-line center role, Juuso Parssinen failed to even grab hold of an NHL roster spot.
Bantering Points: 4/29/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
2026 Elimination Eval: Los Angeles Kings
Anze Kopitar’s last ride wasn’t enough to propel the Kings past the undisputed favorites to win this year’s Stanley Cup in Colorado.
2026 Rangers Report Card: Vincent Iorio
Claimed off waivers from San Jose, parked in the press box, and never given a real chance. How do you even grade that?
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