Bantering Points: 9/24/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Charlie Vidal takes a look at the expectations for Alexis Lafrenière this upcoming season (BSB)

Roberto Solis-Byxbee breaks down the Rangers' preseason loss against the New York Islanders (BSB)

Chris Feldman discusses Adam Sykora having to miss four to five months due to an injury (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Baugh and Vincent Z. Mercogliano talk about what is happening at Rangers' training camp (The Athletic)

Brian Abate explains why the Rangers are heavily relying on Noah Laba this upcoming season (THW)

Scott Rogust talks about what the Rangers' top six will look like and why it is likely already set (Blue Line Station)

Kenneth Teape discusses the Blueshirts waiving goaltender Spencer Martin following their loss to the Islanders (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

Chicago Blackhawks captain Connor Bedard is not close to returning from the injury he suffered this offseason (SportsNet)

Florida Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk is day-to-day but expected to be ready for the season opener (SportsNet)

Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub is expected to miss the start of the season due to a lower-body injury (SportsNet)

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury (TSN)