Bantering Points: 8/18/25

Here are today's news and links:

Rangers News:

The Rangers have signed goaltenders Dylan Garand and Talyn Boyko to contract extensions (NY Post)

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses the 1993-94 Rangers ending the team's 54-year Stanley Cup drought (Blue Line Station)

Stan Fischler examines the biggest challenges Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan will face this season (THN)

Remy Mastey talks about Adam Fox dropping in the NHL Network's defenseman rankings (THN)

Around the NHL:

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner believes the team can recover after being defeated in the Stanley Cup once again (NHL.com)

Former Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks passed away after battling ALS at the age of 67 (SportsNet)

Michael Amato examines where first overall pick Matthew Schaefer will play during the 2024-25 season (SportsNet)

Here are scouting reports for NHL prospects who participated in the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup (Daily Faceoff)