Bantering Points: 8/25/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Roberto Solis-Byxbee examines the expectations for Cole Beaudoin this upcoming season (BSB)

Chris Feldman previews the upcoming season for the Pittsburgh Penguins after making it back to the playoffs (BSB)

Keegan Jarvis discusses the Hartford Wolf Pack's revamped coaching staff heading into the season (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. looks back at former Ranger Derek Stepan's stellar NHL debut (Blue Line Station)

Tom Urtz Jr. talks about how Tony Granato's rookie season helped spark the team's 1994 Stanley Cup victory (Blue Line Station)

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses none of the Rangers' centers making the NHL Network's top 20 list (Blue Line Station)

Around the NHL:

Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic believes that a contract extension with Cale Makar will get done before the season (SportsNet)

Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry expects that star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be at training camp (SportsNet)

Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar comments that retirement was the right decision (TSN)

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly talks about the possibility of an outdoor game in Europe (NHL.com)

Here is a look into the validity of some of the top NHL trade rumors as this offseason nears an end (Bleacher Report)