Bantering Points: 9/25/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Roberto Solis-Byxbee takes a look at the expectations for J.T. Miller in his first full season back with the Rangers (BSB)

Joe Fortunato examines which players' stock went up and whose went down after the second preseason game (BSB)

Rangers News:

Larry Brooks discusses how Gabe Perrault may force his way into the Blueshirts lineup (NY Post)

Peter Baugh and Vincent Z. Mercogliano talk about why the Rangers will try to land a star next offseason (The Athletic)

Michael DeRosa explains why Rangers fans should not overlook Juuso Parssinen this preseason (THN)

Around the NHL:

Kaapo Kakko left the Kraken's game against the Edmonton Oilers early with an upper-body injury (SportsNet)

Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson is expected to miss two weeks with an upper-body injury (SportsNet)

Vasily Podkolzin will be taking a leave of absence from the Oilers due to the death of his father (TSN)

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are expected to start the season on the same line as Zach Hyman remains out (NHL.com)

Here is one bold prediction for every single NHL team heading into the start of the 2025-26 season (ESPN)