Bantering Points: 4/16/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Keegan Jarvis takes a look at the end of the Battle of Connecticut between the Hartford Wolf Pack and the Bridgeport Islanders (BSB)

Chris Feldman recaps the New York Rangers‘ win on the road against the Tampa Bay Lightning (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis examines the Hartford Wolf Pack’s loss at home against the Bridgeport Islanders (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker discusses what Dylan Garand has learned from Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick (NY Post)

Alexander Buck names which Rangers stood out the most over the course of the 2025-26 season (Blue Line Station)

Colin Stephenson talks about Mika Zibanejad being named the Rangers' MVP for the 2025-26 season (NewsDay)

Around the NHL:

The playoff picture in the Eastern Conference has been finalized and is highlighted by the Battle of Pennsylvania (Sportsnet)

The Ottawa Senators have signed Wisconsin forward Blake Montgomery to an entry-level contract (SportsNet)

Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness did not hold back following the team's loss to the Washington Capitals (SportsNet)

The Chicago Blackhawks have given general manager Kyle Davidson a multi-year contract extension (NHL.com)

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer said he would consider playing for Canada at the World Championships this summer (TSN)