Bantering Points: 8/22/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

On episode 46 of Blueshirt Bandwidth, Joe and Eric discuss where Mika will play, answer lineup questions, and more (BSB)

Joe Fortunato takes a look at players 10-6 in his Top 25 Under 25 series, which highlights some players expected to be on the opening night roster (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Baugh examines whether the Rangers will extend Artemi Panarin before next offseason (The Athletic)

Tom Urtz Jr. takes a look at what Will Cuylle could provide in a top-six role under Mike Sullivan (Blue Line Station)

Tom Urtz Jr. also looks at some Blueshirts' coaching records that may never be broken (Blue Line Station)

Remy Mastey explains why Vladislav Gavrikov is a better option for the Rangers than K'Andre Miller (THN)

Around the NHL:

The Chicago Blackhawks have handed forward Frank Nazar a seven-year deal (SportsNet)

The Minnesota Wild and restricted free agent Marco Rossi have been making progress on a contract extension (TSN)

Pierre-Luc Dubois discusses what a fresh start with the Washington Capitals meant to him (TSN)

Team Canada general manager Doug Armstrong explains that there is an open competition for the goaltender position (TSN)