Bantering Points: 9/30/26

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe and Eric are recording this week's episode of Blueshirt Bandwidth, so get your questions in (Blueshirt Banter)

Keegan Jarvis previews the expectations for the Hartford Wolf Pack this upcoming season (Blueshirt Banter)

The Blueshirt Banter staff gives their standing predictions for the 2026-27 season (Blueshirt Banter)

Chris Feldman recaps the Rangers' opening-night defeat against the Boston Bruins (Blueshirt Banter)

Rangers News:

Kenneth Teape discusses the Rangers placing defenseman Vincent Iorio on waivers (Sports Illustrated)

Marvin Azrak talks about the Rangers naming Remington Keopple as their emergency back up goalie (Blue Line Station)

Lucas Standel explains why the 2026-27 season is playoffs or bust for the Blueshirts (THW)

Around the NHL:

The Columbus Blue Jackets and defenseman Carson Soucy have agreed to terms on a one-year deal (SportsNet)

The Ottawa Senators have named defenseman Thomas Chabot as their captain ahead of the 2026-27 season (SportsNet)

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber is out indefinitely after suffering a fractured skull (TSN)

Newly acquired forward Krill Marchenko made his debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs in their season opener against the Montreal Canadiens (TSN)

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins missed the team's season opener against the Vancouver Canucks due to an injury (SportsNet)