Bantering Points: 10/8/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

The Blueshirt Banter staff makes their NHL season standing predictions for the 2025-26 season (BSB)

Chris Feldman recaps the Rangers' loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the team's season opener (BSB)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano provides one thought for each player who made the opening night roster (The Athletic)

Christian Arnold discusses former Rangers captain Ryan Callahan stepping down from his position as an analyst with ESPN (NY Post)

Joe Nuzzi gives five bold predictions for the Blueshirts that could determine how much success they have (Blue Line Station)

Lucas Standel makes the case for this season being more cup or bust than last season (THW)

Around the NHL:

The Winnipeg Jets and star forward Kyle Connor are closing in on a long-term extension (SportsNet)

Connor McDavid discusses his two-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers (SportsNet)

Forward Alexander Holtz has signed a two-year deal with the Vegas Golden Knights (TSN)

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke becomes the first South African-born skater to play in the NHL (SportsNet)

Commissioner Gary Bettman discusses the value of the Olympic break after the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off (TSN)