Bantering Points: 8/30/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Fedldman talks about what to expect from the St. Louis Blues this upcoming season (BSB)

Snark Messier previews the expectations for Noah Laba for his second season on Broadway (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. compares Cale Makar's new contract extension to Adam Fox's current deal (Blue Line Station)

Michael DeRosa makes the case that Sean Durzi will play the biggest role in helping the Rangers make the playoffs out of all the offseason additions (Blue Line Station)

Nick Ziegler explains why Blueshirts defenseman Braden Schneider could have a bounce-back season (Sports Illustrated)

Nick Ziegler discusses why captain J.T. Miller is the Rangers' most important player for the upcoming season (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

Here is a look at eight possible destinations for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (The Athletic)

Here is a look at how Cale Makar's monster contract extension has impacted the market for defenseman (NHL.com)