Bantering Points: 3/14/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 takes a look at the New York Rangers' victory on the road over the Winnipeg Jets (BSB)

Joe Fortunato examines how Artemi Panarin's departure has impacted Alexis Lafrenière's play (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis recaps the Hartford Wolf Pack's defeat against the Cleveland Monsters (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Baugh discusses Artemi Panarin's comments on the end of his time with the Blueshirts (The Athletic)

Tom Urtz Jr. talks about how Alexis Lafrenière is playing the Rangers out of a top draft pick (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will receive an MRI to determine the severity of his injury (SportsNet)

The Montreal Canadiens have signed Luke Mittelstadt to a two-year entry-level contract (SportsNet)

The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Ty Dellandrea to a two-year contract extension (SportsNet)

Anaheim Ducks captain Radko Gudas will have a hearing for his hit on Auston Matthews (SportsNet)

The NHL will be returning to Germany for the Global Series between the Ottawa Senators and the Chicago Blackhawks (SportsNet)

The Ottawa Senators have acquired Riley Kidney from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Hunter Shepard and Jake Chiasson (SportsNet)