Bantering Points: 3/16/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 examines the New York Rangers' victory on the road against the Minnesota Wild (BSB)

On this week's edition of Media Bytes, Phil Kocher talks about Braden Schneider, Vincent Trocheck, and more (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Botte discusses Adam Edstrom's debut playing center for the Rangers on the fourth line (NY Post)

Tom Urtz Jr. explains why goaltender Igor Shesterkin is t0o good to allow the Rangers to tank (Blue Line Station)

Colin Stephenson analyzes Alexis Lafrenière's recent play and if he can still become the first overall pick many thought he was (NewsDay)

Around the NHL:

The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Cole Hutson to his three-year entry-level contract (SportsNet)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goaltender Artur Akhtyamov to a three-year contract extension (SportsNet)

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach exited the team's game against the Anaheim Ducks after a high hit (SportsNet)

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl exited the team's game against the Nashville Predators with an injury (TSN)

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar set the franchise record for points with his goal against the New Jersey Devils (TSN)