Bantering Points: 8/11/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe and Eric are recording this week's episode of Blueshirt Bandwidth tonight, so get your questions in (BSB)

Chris Feldman takes a look at what is in store for the Los Angeles Kings this upcoming season (BSB)

Chip23 previews the expectations for Urho Vaakanainen on a deep Rangers blue line (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis talks about what players who must pass through waivers will make it to the Hartford Wolf Pack (BSB)

Rangers News:

Kenneth Teape predicts how the Rangers will split up the use of their power play units (Sports Illustrated)

Kenneth Teape names the Blueshirts four most efficient contracts on the books for the upcoming season (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

Here is a look at potential options for the 10 teams in the league who do not have a captain (SportsNet)

The Winnipeg Jets have resigned defenseman Tyrel Bauer on a two-year contract worth $1.75 million (TSN)

Adam Gretz talks about some of the worst decisions made by teams over the course of the 2025-26 season (Bleacher Report)

Montreal Canadiens legend Carey Price talks about the team's future following their Eastern Conference finals appearance (NHL.com)