Bantering Points: 9/16/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Roberto Solis-Byxbee discusses what to expect from Marcus Pettersson in his first season with the Rangers (BSB)

Rangers News:

Mollie Walker talks about the good and the bad scouts see in forward Gabe Perreault (NY Post)

Peter Baugh takes a look at some position battles to keep an eye on at Rangers' training camp (The Athletic)

Alessandro Seren Rosso examines prospect Ivan Patrikhayev's development in the KHL (THW)

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses the reports that there have been no contract negotiations between the Rangers and Gabe Perreault (Blue Line Station)

Kenneth Teape analyzes which players have the potential to be lost on waivers this offseason (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

The Anaheim Ducks and forward Cutter Gauthier have agreed to terms on a six-year extension (SportsNet)

The Ottawa Senators and forward Drake Batherson have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension (SportsNet)

The Chicago Blackhawks have named Connor Bedard the 37th captain in franchise history (SportsNet)

The Washington Capitals and forward Ryan Leonard have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension (SportsNet)

The Detroit Red Wings have named Shawn Horcoff as their interim general manager for the upcoming season (SportsNet)

The Minnesota Wild have signed head coach John Hynes to a multi-year contract extension (SportsNet)