Bantering Points: 9/27/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe Fortunato goes over the expectations for the new coaching staff heading into the season (BSB)

Joe Fortunato also examines whose stock went up and whose went down after the Rangers' third preseason game (BSB)

Rangers News:

Tom Urtz Jr. discusses how the Rangers' practice lines give insight into what the opening night roster may look like (Blue Line Station)

Mollie Walker discusses the young Rangers making a push for a spot on the team's opening night roster (NY Post)

Michael DeRosa discusses Conor Sheary making a push for receiving a contract while currently on a professional tryout (THN)

Around the NHL:

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov will have to undergo knee surgery and may miss the entire season (SportsNet)

The San Jose Sharks have unveiled new jerseys, which will be worn multiple times during the course of the season (NHL.com)

The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing in goaltender James Reimer on a professional tryout amid Joseph Woll's leave of absence (TSN)

John Tortorella discusses his role on Team USA's coaching staff as they aim to take home gold at the Winter Olympics (NHL.com)

After retiring, Marc-Andre Fleury is back on the ice with the Pittsburgh Penguins ahead of their preseason game as part of his professional tryout (SportsNet)