Bantering Points: 9/26/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chip23 takes a look at the Rangers' preseason shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils (BSB)

Snark Messier explains why head coach Mike Sullivan has to change if the Rangers plan to succeed (BSB)

Chris Feldman recaps the Rangers' preseason win against the New York Islanders (BSB)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano predicts the Rangers' opening night roster for their game against the Bruins (The Athletic)

Colin Stephenson talks about Matt Rempe and Alberts Smits trending towards making the opening night roster (NewsDay)

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses the Rangers bringing back their shield third jerseys for the upcoming season (Blue Line Station)

Kenneth Teape examines young forward Jaroslav Chmelar likely losing his spot on the opening night roster (Sports Illustrated)

Around the NHL:

The San Jose Sharks have named forward Macklin Celebrini their captain after signing him to an extension (SportsNet)

The Washington Capitals are expected to have Alexander Ovechkin back for their season opener (SportsNet)

The Carolina Hurricanes and goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov have agreed to terms on a two-year extension (SportsNet)

Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin is willing to expand the team's he will be traded to (SportsNet)