Bantering Points: 8/7/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Keegan Jarvis revisits forward Ryan Carpenter's time with the Hartford Wolf Pack and the team's 2023 playoff run (BSB)

Rangers News:

Anthony Russo names five players who might sneak onto the Rangers opening night roster (THW)

Rangers prospect Carey Terrance receives high praise from development coach Jed Ortmeyer and U.S. World Junior head coach David Carle (NHL.com)

Around the NHL:

Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic examines which teams have the most cost-effective contracts heading into the 2025-26 season (The Athletic)

Along with Matthew, Brady and Keith Tkachuk will be featured on the NHL 26 deluxe edition cover (Sports Illustrated)

Anaheim Ducks prospect pick Roger McQueen has officially committed to Providence College (TSN)

Elias Pettersson talks about getting back on track after the Vancouver Canucks missed the playoffs last season (NHL.com)

The Columbus Blue Jackets have made coaching changes to their AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Monsters (NHL.com)

The logo for the 2026 Stadium Series between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning has been revealed (NHL.com)

For the signing of first overall pick Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders invited kids who have lost a parent to present Schaefer his contract (NHL.com)