Bantering Points: 3/2/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato examines the Rangers' shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins (BSB)

Phil Kocher's Media Bytes takes a look at head coach Mike Sullivan's comments, Adam Fox, and more (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis recaps the Hartford Wolf Pack's defeat on the road against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker discusses Gabe Perreault's performance this season as he aims to find his long-term role (NY Post)

Mollie Walker analyzes recently claimed forward Tye Kartye's performance in his debut with the Blueshirts (NY Post)

Brian Abate makes the case that Brennan Othmann should be playing over Conor Sheary (THW)

Around the NHL:

The Los Angeles Kings have fired head coach Jim Hiller and have named D.J. Smith as the interim head coach (TSN)

The Edmonton Oilers have waived forward Andrew Mangiapane and defenseman Alec Regula (SportsNet)

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone exited the team's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period (SportsNet)

The St. Louis Blues have activated forward Robert Thomas, while Robby Fabbri has been designated as non-roster (SportsNet)

Vancouver Canucks head coach benched forward Elias Pettersson in the team's loss against the Seattle Kraken (SportsNet)