Bantering Points: 9/5/25

Here are today's news and links:

From Blueshirt Banter:

Joe and Eric discuss Calvin de Haan, Artemi Panarin’s next contract, and more on episode 48 of Blueshirt Bandwidth (BSB)

Rangers News:

Jennifer Streeter talks about Igor Shesterkin being named the third-best goalie in the league by the NHL Network (Blue Line Station)

Brian Germinaro examines how the Rangers compare against the best teams in the Eastern Conference (Blue Line Station)

Lucas Standel explains why the Blueshirts should not be overlooked heading into the 2024-25 season (THW)

Remy Mastey makes the case that Mika Zibanejad has become undervalued after a disappointing 2024-25 season (THN)

Around the NHL:

Defenseman Marco Scandella has announced his retirement after 14 seasons in the NHL (SportsNet)

Here are the NHL Network's top 10 goalies heading into the 2025-26 season (NHL.com)

The Ottawa Senators have signed defenseman Donovan Sebrango to a one-year deal (SportsNet)

Newly acquired Golden Knight Mitch Marner will start the season off on a line with center Jack Eichel (TSN)

The Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward J.R. Avon in exchange for forward Tucker Robertson (TSN)

First overall pick Matthew Schaefer discusses earning a spot on the Islanders this season (TSN)