Bantering Points: 3/21/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn examines the Rangers' loss on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets (BSB)

Joe Fortunato takes a look at if this year is a bad season or a lost season in his reaction of the week (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses the Rangers recalling goaltender Dylan Garand from the Hartford Wolf Pack (Blue Line Station)

Vincent Z. Mercogliano and Peter Baugh talk about prospects the Rangers may sign and Alexis Lafrenière (The Athletic)

Mollie Walker talks about how J.T. Miller's injury will prevent him from building any momentum this season (NY Post)

Around the NHL:

The Utah Mammoth have signed forward Michael Carcone to a two-year contract extension (SportsNet)

The NCAA has announced the finalists for this year's Mike Richter Award for the league's best goaltender (SportsNet)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled forward Michael Pezzetta for their AHL affiliate (SportsNet)

Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall talks about the difference of playing in a Canadian market versus a U.S. market (SportsNet)

Here are some potential trade destinations if the Nashville Predators decide to move on from Roman Josi (Bleacher Report)