Bantering Points: 10/4/25

Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL

Bantering Points: 10/4/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn takes a look at what the expectations are for general manager Chris Drury heading into the season (BSB)

Joe Fortunato discusses the Rangers assigning Gabe Perreault and Scott Morrow to the Hartford Wolf Pack (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis recaps the Hartford Wolf Pack's preseason victory over the Bridgeport Islanders (BSB) 

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano predicts the Blueshirts' opening night roster for the upcoming season (The Athletic)

Remy Mastey talks about the Rangers' cautious approach to J.T. Miller and Artemi Panarin's injury (THN)

Around the NHL:

The Edmonton Oilers have given head coach Kris Knoblauch a three-year contract extension (SportsNet)

The Nashville Predators have signed restricted free agent Luke Evangelista to a two-year deal (SportsNet)

The Ottawa Senators have acquired Kurtis MacDermid from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Zack MacEwen (TSN)

The Florida Panthers have claimed forward Cole Schwindt off of waivers after he was previously traded by the team (TSN)

A.J. Greer has been fined after receiving a roughing call for a hit on Brandon Hagel of the Tampa Bay Lightning (SportsNet)

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