Bantering Points: 4/9/26

Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL

Bantering Points: 4/9/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman previews this year's NCAA Frozen Four Finals, which consists of two Rangers prospects (BSB)

Chris Feldman discusses Matthew Robertson being named the Rangers' Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Nominee (BSB)

Chris Feldman recaps the Rangers' loss at Madison Square Garden against the Buffalo Sabres (BSB)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano examines Gabe Perreault's rookie season with the Blueshirts (The Athletic)

Mollie Walker talks about the Rangers bringing back Kevin Maxwell to serve as the director of pro scouting (NY Post)

Colin Stephenson takes a look at when Dylan Garand could get his next start in net (NewsDay)

Around the NHL:

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin will decide about his future in the league over the offseason (SportsNet)

The Boston Bruins have signed James Hagens to his three-year entry-level contract (SportsNet)

Seattle Kraken president of hockey operations Ron Francis is stepping down at the end of the season (SportsNet)

Calgary Flames forward Ryan Strome was fined for his cross-check on Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson (SportsNet)

Here is each team's nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy given to a player who displays perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication (SportsNet)

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