Bantering Points: 9/3/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Chris Feldman takes a look at the expectations for Oliver Bjorkstrand this upcoming season (BSB)

Chris Feldman talks about what is in store for the Utah Mammoth this upcoming season (BSB)

Chris Feldman discusses the one-year deal with forward Eeli Tolvanen being finalized (BSB)

Rangers News:

Peter Baugh examines what the Rangers have in recently acquired prospect Cole Beaudoin (The Athletic)

Jordan Orth lists the top 15 prospects the Rangers have in their farm system heading into the 2026-27 season (THW)

Nick Ziegler makes the case that the Rangers can have a massive turnaround this season (Sports Illustrated)

Former Rangers captain Mark Messier and Larry McGee, the firefighter who gave Messier the helmet, will reunite on ABC (NHL.com)

Around the NHL:

The St. Louis Blues have named center Robert Thomas the 25th captain in franchise history (SportsNet)

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau has suffered a setback recovering from surgery (SportsNet)

Former Ranger Vincent Trocheck talks about the adjustment of moving to Utah and joining the Mammoth (TSN)

Prime Video will exclusively stream local market games for six teams this upcoming season (NHL.com)

Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic explains why the Cale Makar extension was necessary (NHL.com)