Chris Feldman

Indie Singer/Songwriter. An Uber driver once told me I was brilliant. Lifetime Rangers fan, writer for @BlueshirtBanter SC ‘18 🔻M.B.A #NYR #LGM

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

Hearing Zucc talk on @vzmercogliano ‘s podcast about how he wishes they could’ve went all the way in 2014 broke me

[Fitz @FitzGSN_]

Go cement your legacy 11

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

@RSolisByx @TurkStevens @kev_ske @Ekans_JD Pavel Datsyuk was 5-10

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

Nightmare scenery for #NYR? McKenna, Stenberg, Malhotra, and Carels all being off the board 1-4. At that point, you have to take a big swing and go with Bjorck.

[Cam Robinson @Hockey_Robinson]

I took a lot of shit from fans for mocking Carels to San Jose last month.

There is a real belief among some teams that he is the best defender in the class - perhaps the most NHL-ready as well. He's a viable lottery option

https://t.co/rDJXPg1i6c

[Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger]

The Toronto Maple Leafs coaching search is getting more interesting. Sources say Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette are a part of this weeks stage of the interview process.

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

@NYRLouie @bananalandmika @Kreider4Hart_ Belchetz fifth overall is the real nightmare scenario

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

@airjan23 @NYRLouie I wouldn’t hate Smits and he’s definitely the most NHL ready defenseman but fear he’d be a slight reach at 5OA. Can also see him being another player #NYR botch down the road by expecting too much of him too early on in his career.

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

@92In82 I’m not super high on Reid but I hope I’m wrong in that regard. Would love for one of the big 2 to fall but ideally would prefer #NYR to come out of this draft with one of Malhotra or Carels.

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

@TurkStevens You’re joking right? Go look at the Hurricanes roster.

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

@NYRChip23 @vzmercogliano @jalbanese27 The bigger issue is the fact that #NYR need to be better at bringing the best out of the players they have.

If u break down why all the pieces they had didn’t work individually, u talk yourself into them failing the team when in reality, its just as much if not more an org issue

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

@NYRChip23 I’d rather Bjorck.

[Rick Dhaliwal @DhaliwalSports]

At the NHL Combine in Buffalo this week, the #Canucks will be taking defenseman Chase Reid to dinner on Thursday night.

Vancouver with the 3rd overall pick in this year's NHL Draft.

[Blueshirt Banter @BlueshirtBanter]

2026 Stanley Cup Final Roundtable

The Stanley Cup Final is here: the Vegas Golden Knights vs. the Carolina Hurricanes. Here's what our Banter writers predict will happen.

Read it here ➡️ https://t.co/9a6CcnKNSU #NYR

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

Second mock draft but first with consideration to the team’s picking in each position. This will likely be the last edition before our final mocks which will come the week of the draft so be sure to check it out!

[Blueshirt Banter @BlueshirtBanter]

Chris Feldman's 2026 Mock Draft: Second Edition

Round two of the 2026 mock draft has Chris weighing prospect rankings against what each team actually needs. Some of the results may surprise you.

Read it here ➡️ https://t.co/upepeULgP8 via @Almost_August #NYR

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

I've been banging the Manny Malhotra drum for years & wrote at length about why he should've been considered the last time #NYR needed a head coach (link below) He's done remarkable work in Abbotsford, it won't be long be long before he shines in the NHL

https://t.co/wgTmfILPOf

[Vancouver Canucks @Canucks]

WELCOME COACH MANNY!

General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks have hired Manny Malhotra as the 23rd Head Coach in franchise history.

DETAILS | https://t.co/JJyyPHeb09

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

This is a great move for Tampa. Would have liked #NYR to get him but a third was a bit higher than I’d be willing to spend there. Would rather they roll the dice with their own 3rd.

[PuckPedia @PuckPedia]

🚨 Trade

To #GoBolts
Jack Pridham 20 y/o F, '24 #92 - ELC eligible

To #Blackhawks
'27 3rd

https://t.co/fzGBHAyO6x

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

@IrishHart1970 @BlueshirtBanter Yeah I’m not super worried about his skating as the other aspects of his game are good enough to make up for it. However I still believe Carels is the right pick and going to be one of, if not the best defensemen from this class.

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

This is a pick that would not excite me but given how the draft is expected to play out, could be an extremely realistic one for #NYR to make. Go check it out @BlueshirtBanter

[Blueshirt Banter @BlueshirtBanter]

Making The Case: Keaton Verhoeff

A big, well-rounded defenseman fresh off a visit to the Frozen Four, Keaton Verhoeff could have one of the highest chances to be chosen by the Rangers. 

Read it here ➡️ https://t.co/IIP3B0p1es via @Almost_August #NYR

[Blueshirt Banter @BlueshirtBanter]

New York Rangers Draft Radar May Scouting Report

Potential steals, goalscorers, and more right-handed defensemen. This edition of the Draft Radar highlights 3 more names who could be of interest to the Rangers.

Read it here ➡️ https://t.co/9wCsyjooxi via @Almost_August #NYR

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

And by all over him I mean send Chicago a 7th and sign him to an ELC.

Would be fascinating to see where he fits into this draft class if he were to re-enter.

[Chris Feldman @Almost_August]

Very unique and interesting situation but in the event Pridham is up for grabs, #NYR should be all over him.

[PuckPedia @PuckPedia]

Credit @ByScottPowers for noting that #Blackhawks Prospect Jack Pridham decommitted to NCAA BU. If he has not signed an ELC or commits to another school by June 1, Scott reports he'll go back to in the draft.

Pridham is a very unique case & we walk through that here:

https://t.co/jCBqYXdvQe