Bantering Points: 8/27/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman revisits a matchup between the Rangers and the New York Islanders that took place in November of 2001 (BSB)

Rangers News:

Ryan Giancola explains what makes Rangers' 2025 second-round pick Malcom Spence a special prospect (NY Post)

Corey Pronman takes a look at the Rangers prospect pool heading into the 2025-26 season (The Athletic)

Brian Germinaro ranks the Blueshirts goalie prospects and looks at which ones have the best chance to make it to the NHL (Blue Line Station)

Remy Mastey explains why the Rangers need Will Cuylle to take a big step forward this season (THN)

Around the NHL:

Vancouver Canucks prospect Riley Patterson has requested a trade from the OHL's Barrie Colts (SportsNet)

After missing out on Team USA's Four Nation Faceoff roster, Patrick Kane hopes for one more opportunity to win an Olympic gold medal (NHL.com)

Here is a projection of what Team Canada's roster will look like for the Winter Olympics in Milan (Bleacher Report)

Here are the top ten highest-rated defensemen and wingers in NHL 26 (Bleacher Report)

Along with Team Canada, here is what the roster for Team USA will potentially look like at the Olympics (Bleacher Report)