Bantering Points: 10/5/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato discusses the new membership tiers coming to Blueshirt Banter (BSB)

Roberto Solis-Byxbee takes a look at what to expect out of Mika Zibanejad this season (BSB)

Roberto Solis-Byxbee recaps the Rangers' final preseason game against the Boston Bruins (BSB)

Rangers News:

Andrew Crane talks about the availability of J.T. Miller and Artemi Panarin for opening night (NY Post)

Mollie Walker examines the Blueshirts' defensive core ahead of the 2025-26 season (NY Post)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano discusses the Rangers trying to balance competing now while also building for the future (The Athletic)

Tom Urtz Jr. explains why sending Gabe Perreault to the Hartford Wolf Pack is the right move for his development (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

The Minnesota Wild have given goaltender Filip Gustavsson a five-year contract extension (SportsNet)

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Ryan Graves on waivers entering year three of his deal (SportsNet)

Projected first overall pick Gavin McKenna recorded two assists in his NCAA debut with Penn State (NHL.com)

Cole Perfetti is being re-evaluated for a lower-body injury that he suffered against the Calgary Flames (SportsNet)