Bantering Points: 10/7/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman talks about where each Rangers prospect is playing during the 2026-27 season (Blueshirt Banter)

Roberto Solis-Byxbee talks about the Rangers calling up Cole Beaudoin and Matthew Robertson clearing waivers (Blueshirt Banter)

Chris Feldman recaps the Rangers' victory on home ice against the New York Islanders (Blueshirt Banter)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano breaks down Alberts Smits' performance against the Utah Mammoth (The Athletic)

Scott Rogust discusses the early returns from offseason acquisition Sean Durzi (Blue Line Station)

Nick Ziegler takes a look at Adam Fox's performance through the first four games of the season (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss multiple weeks with a lower-body injury (SportsNet)

Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is expected to miss two to four weeks with an injury (SportsNet)

San Jose Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini is being examined for a lower-body injury (SportsNet)

The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Michael Bunting to a one-year deal (SportsNet)

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary has cleared waivers and is likely to be assigned to the AHL (SportsNet)

The Ottawa Senators have recalled goaltender Jonas Johansson, with Linus Ullmark dealing with an injury (SportsNet)