Bantering Points: 9/29/26

Happy hockey season! Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

The Blueshirt Banter crew gives their Rangers predictions for the 2026-27 season (Blueshirt Banter)

Chris Feldman talks about Dylan Garand and Taylor Raddysh clearing waivers and reporting to Hartford (Blueshirt Banter)

Rangers News:

Vincent Z. Mercogliano discusses how the Rangers' operations have changed under Quentin Dolan (The Athletic)

Colin Stephenson takes a look at fifth-overall pick Alberts Smits making the opening-night roster (NewsDay)

Around the NHL:

The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded Kirill Marchenko to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a deal featuring Matthew Knies (SportsNet)

Coaches and goalies from around the league voted on the best goaltenders ahead of the season (The Athletic)

St. Louis Blues defenseman Logan Mailloux is expected to miss eight weeks after undergoing hand surgery (SportsNet)

The Winnipeg Jets have claimed goaltender Clay Stevenson off waivers from the Washington Capitals (SportsNet)