Bantering Points: 10/17/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe and Eric discuss the Rangers' struggles at home and the rest of the start of the season on episode 54 of Blueshirt Bandwidth (BSB)

Chip23 talks about Braden Schneider's time and fit with the New York Rangers (BSB)

Roberto Solis-Byxbee takes a look at the trade rumors surrounding Brennan Othmann (BSB)

Chris Feldman recaps the Rangers' loss on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs (BSB)

Rangers News:

Marvin Azrak examines the Blueshirts' early struggles this season on the power play (Blue Line Station)

Adam Herman discusses why the Rangers don't have an offensive problem despite struggling to score (Bleacher Report)

Lucas Standel explains why Artemi Panarin has been disappointing through the team's first five games (THW)

Around the NHL:

Carter Hart is heading to the Vegas Golden Knights on a professional tryout contract (SportsNet)

The Vancouver Canucks have activated defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph off injured reserve (SportsNet)

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is set to miss six to eight weeks after getting thumb surgery (SportsNet)

The Buffalo Sabres and Alex Tuch have paused their talks on a possible contract extension (SportsNet)

The San Jose Sharks have claimed defenseman Vincent Iorio off waivers from the Washington Capitals (TSN)