Bantering Points: 4/26/26
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
Here are today's news and links:
From Blueshirt Banter:
Snark Messier examines Brett Berard's performance during the 2025-26 season with the New York Rangers (BSB)
Rangers News:
Ethan Sears explains why Vladislav Garvikov's growth can help the Rangers beyond their top defensive pair (NY Post)
Tom Urtz Jr. talks about Rangers associate general manager Ryan Martin being out of consideration for the Toronto Maple Leafs general manager vacancy (Blue Line Station)
Around the NHL:
Carolina Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers did not play in game four against the Ottawa Senators due to a lower-body injury (SportsNet)
Minnesota Wild forward Mats Zuccarello did not play in game four against the Dallas Stars (SportsNet)
Edmonton Oilers forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl did not practice ahead of game four against the Anaheim Ducks (SportsNet)
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin exited the team's game against the Ottawa Senators with an injury (TSN)
The Columbus Blue Jackets have let go of multiple assistant coaches after missing out on the playoffs (TSN)
