Bantering Points: 8/24/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Phil Kocher talks about head coach Mike Sullivan, Gabe Perreault, and more on Media Bytes (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Baugh takes a look at what kind of role Adam Sykora could have with the Rangers this season (The Athletic)

Tom Urtz Jr. looks back at Henrik Lundqvist's performance during the 2011-12 season (Blue Line Station)

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses Mark Messier's Hart Trophy season with the Rangers just before their last Stanley Cup (Blue Line Station)

Kenneth Teape talks about the Rangers needing to perform better at Madison Square Garden this season (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

Here is the full list of the NHL Network's top 20 centers heading into the 2026-27 season (NHL.com)

NHL referee Garrett Rank has won his fourth Canadian men’s mid-amateur golf title (SportsNet)

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider mentions he is not focused on the offseason drama (SportsNet)

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin brings the Stanley Cup to a gathering to benefit local nonprofits (NHL.com)