Bantering Points: 9/21/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Latest news and updates about the Rangers
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Martin St-Louis says there will be an adjustment period as Chris Kreider gets used to his new team and linemates. [ La Presse ] Ivan Demidov was in line for a great season, but the chemistry he showed with Juraj Slafkovský could hint at even more. [ RDS | Sportsnet ] Phillip Danault explains the forwards are trying to be more active on the penalty kill, and the strategy was effective in Toronto. [ La Presse ] It’s one of the things the Ca...
The New York Rangers had a disappointing 2025-26 season and finished with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, but they added some key players this offseason. They acquired Pavel…
For the second consecutive season, the captain of the Barrie Colts in the Ontario Hockey League is a New York […]
Media Bytes A revealing look at why Kreider left, reasons for real optimism this season, and who’s fighting for a roster spot after Tolvanen’s arrival. Welcome back to Media Bytes, a weekly column from Blueshirt Banter. Every Sunday, we’ll help you start the week right with a quick catch-up on the latest stories and developments around the New York Rangers and the broader NHL media landscape. The full version of Media Bytes is for Blueshirt Banter members only. To read the full thing and get i...
A revealing look at why Kreider left, reasons for real optimism this season, and who's fighting for a roster spot after Tolvanen's arrival.
Wouldn’t it be ironic if Scott Morrow landed a spot on the New York Rangers’ opening-night roster after finishing last […]
After a 65-season broadcasting career spanning the Rangers, Islanders, and Mets, Howie Rose’s 21-year tenure in the Mets radio booth comes to an end. Today, we recall some of his most memorable moments. “It’s gone! He did it! He did it! Pete Alonso with the most memorable home run of his career!” Howie Rose calling […] The post Mets Reporters Give Emotional Send Off as Howie Rose Signs Off on 21 Year Career appeared first on EssentiallySports .
On the fourth day, the New York Rangers rested. After three full practice days to begin training camp, the Rangers […]
An offseason of changes will soon be put to the test for both the New York Rangers and the Hartford Wolf Pack.
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
MONTREAL — Every day features an abundance of Montreal Canadiens news, and we’re all bound to miss a story or […]
The New York Rangers are preparing for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Captain JT Miller will lead his teammates into battle this season with expectations around the team somewhat low. That doesn’t mean they can’t surprise people. Head coach Mike Sullivan sees Miller as being instrumental to their success. Specifically, there is one aspect of his […] The post The JT Miller ability that is ‘undervalued,’ per Rangers’ Mike Sullivan appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Rangers are looking to bounce back from a disappointing season. The Rangers had their eyes set on making the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. However, they got off to a slow start on the ice. And they were never able to recover. The Rangers are undergoing a retooling process. New York is […] The post Last-minute move Rangers must make ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Day 3 of New York Rangers training camp Saturday, Tye Kartye continued to stand out and impress the coaching […]
NHL Training Camps have officially opened, which means we are getting closer to the start of a new season. For the New York Rangers, they are hoping this season is…
Of all of the defensemen on the New York Rangers depth chart entering training camp, Marc Del Gaizo is far […]
One day after discussing the possibility of carrying three goalies on the roster to begin the season, New York Rangers […]
Entering his sixth year at the helm of the New York Rangers, Chris Drury embarks on what is arguably the most pivotal season of his career. After two painfully miserable seasons where the team imploded and missed the playoffs, the retool announced in The Letter 2.0 is in full swing. And, failure to take a step in the right direction could result in a change of heart from the organization that so far has all but promised him total job security. Previous Performance I’ll start by saying what the...
Chris Drury overhauled the Rangers' blueline and added a proven scorer this summer. Now comes the hard part: proving the retool can actually work.
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
By Brennan McClain | at September 18, 2026 3:00 pm One of the final remaining restricted free agents has signed a new contract for the 2026-27 season. According to a team announcement, the Calgary Flames have signed forward Brennan Othmann to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay Othmann $975K in the NHL. Othmann, 23, was selected with the 16th overall pick of the 2021 NHL Draft by the New York Rangers. Although he was supposed to play for the OHL’s Flint Firebirds, Othmann spent his...
There’s this thing Igor Shesterkin does when he doesn’t want to answer a question. The New York Rangers star goalie […]
It’s shouldn’t come as a shock that Sean Avery pulled no punches in his recent interview on the Morning Cuppa […]
Thursday proved to be a memorable day for New York Rangers prospect Felix Farhammar. The 19-year-old defenseman, playing his inaugural […]