Bantering Points: 3/17/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 takes a look at how the Rangers could follow the Pittsburgh Penguins' rebuild model (BSB)

Chris Feldman recaps the Rangers' loss at Madison Square Garden against the Los Angeles Kings (BSB)

Rangers News:

Alexis Lafrenière was named the NHL's first star of the week after registering seven points in four games (TSN)

Andrew Crane talks about Gabe Perreault's reaction to being moved down to the second power play unit (NY Post)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano takes a look at what the Rangers' new top line means for the future of the team (The Athletic)

Tom Urtz Jr. explains how the Rangers' inability to develop defensemen will stand in the way of their retool (Blue Line Station)

Scott Blair names the five greatest defensemen in the rich history of the New York Rangers (THW)

Around the NHL:

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forward prospect Sacha Boisvert to a three-year deal (TSN)

It has been announced that Alberta will host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey (SportsNet)

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch stated the team may be without Leon Draisaitl for "some time" (TSN)

Here is a round-up of all the games that took place across the league yesterday and who emerged victorious (SportsNet)