Bantering Points: 10/9/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Keegan Jarvis discusses Hartford Wolf Pack captain Casey Fitzgerald's comments on his expectations for the season (BSB)

Joe Fortunato breaks down the Rangers' loss in the season opener to the Pittsburgh Penguins (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker explains why the Blueshirts can't let their loss to the Penguins become bigger than what it is (NY Post)

Sam Henes provides three takeaways from the Rangers' loss to the Penguins (THW)

Around the NHL:

Jack Eichel isn't going anywhere after signing an eight-year extension with the Golden Knights worth $108 million (SportsNet)

Kyle Connor has officially signed an eight-year extension with the Winnipeg Jets worth $96 million (SportsNet)

The Edmonton Oilers continue to hand out extensions, securing Mattias Ekholm for another three years (SportsNet)

In Tuesday's game against the Kings, Nathan MacKinnon surpassed Joe Sakic as the Avalanche's all-time points leader (SportsNet)

Cam Atkinson will be returning to the Columbus Blue Jackets on a one-day contract to retire with the team (NHL.com)

The Boston Bruins and the San Jose Sharks are the only two teams set to enter the season without a captain (TSN)

The St. Louis Blues have signed goaltender Georgi Romanov to a one-year deal (TSN)