Bantering Points: 9/2/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Eric Kohn examines what Sam Carrick's role is on a Rangers team with a packed bottom six (BSB)

Rangers News:

Hannah Eng explains why Gabe Perreault's previous hockey experience will allow him to find success in the NHL (Blue Line Station)

Michael DeRosa talks about why Brett Berard has the potential to break out this season under head coach Mike Sullivan (THN)

Michael DeRosa also takes a look at some career milestones Blueshirts star Artemi Panarin could hit this season (THN)

Around the NHL:

Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros is set to represent Finland in the Winter Olympics as the team's starter (NHL.com)

Here is a list of the top players and prospects in the NHL under 23 years old (The Athletic)

As the season gets closer, teams who missed out on top free agents may look to add talent through a trade, and here are some options (Bleacher Report)

With the new rule changes to the NCAA, attracting talent to the WHL and other Canadian junior hockey teams has become harder but not impossible (CBC)

Professional hockey player Jake Chelios has announced his retirement from the game after a career that spanned across numerous leagues (Spartan Wire)