Bantering Points: 10/3/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Blueshirt Bandwidth has reached the one-year mark, and Joe and Eric discuss roster choices, Noah Laba, and more (BSB)

Jake DiBlasio takes a look at what fans can expect from Conor Sheary after the Blueshirts brought him in on a PTO (BSB)

Chris Feldman recaps last night's 3-1 loss against the New Jersey Devils (BSB)

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks explains why the Rangers must figure out what Braden Schneider's role is (NY Post)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano talks about what kind of identity Mike Sullivan is bringing with him to the Rangers (The Athletic)

Andy Knapp discusses the three Rangers named to SportsNet's top 50 players ahead of the 2025-26 season (Blue Line Station)

Lucas Standel reflects on Mika Zibanejad's time with the Rangers and what is in his future (THW)

Around the NHL:

The Anaheim Ducks have given defenseman Jackson LaCombe an eight-year deal worth $72 million (SportsNet)

Niko Mikkola has landed an eight-year extension worth $40 million with the Florida Panthers (SportsNet)

The Calgary Flames have given head coach Ryan Huska a two-year contract extension (SportsNet)

The Tampa Bay Lightning have claimed goaltender Pheonix Copley off waivers from the Los Angeles Kings (TSN)

Jonathan Huberdeau was not at practice for the Flames and is still being evaluated for an injury (TSN)