Bantering Points: 8/21/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Charlie Vidal has the Ombudsman Report for last week's episode of Blueshirt Bandwidth (BSB)

On this week's episode of Blueshirt Bandwidth, Joe and Eric talk about Scott Morrow, answer questions, and more (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis talks about the extended affiliation agreement between the Hartford Wolf Pack and the Rangers (BSB)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano and Corey Pronman examine Gabe Perreault's development (The Athletic)

Scott Blair takes a look at the Blueshirts' five best defensemen in their 100-year history (THW)

Dan Rosen breaks down the Rangers' top prospects heading into the 2026-27 season (NHL.com)

Around the NHL:

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins will miss the beginning of the season due to shoulder surgery (SportsNet)

The OHL has announced that the punishment for fighting will be stricter for the upcoming season (SportsNet)

The Hockey Hall of Fame will host a George Springer exhibit with a Hartford Whaler theme (SportsNet)

Here is a survey where fans voted on how confident they were in their front office, and the Rangers came in last (The Athletic)

The Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins will take part in the 2027 Global Series in Germany (NHL.com)