Bantering Points: 8/19/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman takes a look at what is in store for the New York Islanders this upcoming season (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis previews the expectations for Dylan Garand after making his debut with the Rangers (BSB)

Rangers News:

Ethan Sears talks about the risk of the Rangers' retool and not being set up to win a Stanley Cup in the future (NY Post)

Corey Pronman ranks the Rangers prospects in their farm system, which he ranked 18th among the NHL (The Athletic)

Lucas Standel examines what the worst-case scenario for the Rangers would be this upcoming season (THW)

Brian Germinaro discusses whether Will Cuylle or Liam Greentree should round out the Rangers top six (Blue Line Station)

Kenneth Teape explains why Igor Shesterkin's contract is great value for the Blueshirts (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price will be added to the team's ring of honor this upcoming season (SportsNet)

Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston talks about his goals of winning the Stanley Cup and making Team Canada (TSN)

New York Islanders forward Matt Barzal reveals the two finalists for the organization's third jersey (NHL.com)

Here is a look at Cory Pronman's ranking of each team's prospect pool heading into the 2026-27 season (The Athletic)