Joe's Reaction of the Week (Chip's Version): There's No Such Thing as a Bad PTO

A wave of NHL journeymen remain unsigned, and a few know the path that turned into something more for Jimmy Vesey. Could a PTO deliver lightning in a bottle again?

Bantering Points: 8/28/26

Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL

Blueshirt Bandwidth #99: Rangers Over/Under Picks for Every Player Who Matters

Joe and Chip ran early-season over/under lines on Lafrenière, Dorofeyev, J.T. Miller, Zibanejad, Fox and more.

Podcast Ombudsman Report for Blueshirt Bandwidth Ep. 98

A UFA class, a defenseman-to-forward long shot, and a rifle-toting goal celebration from 2011—this week's Ombudsman Report covers a lot of ground.

Bantering Points: 8/27/26

Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL

2026 Season Preview: Seattle Kraken

The Kraken have made the playoffs once in their first five seasons as a team. Will they finally take a step in the right direction this season?  

2026 Rangers Season Previews: Tye Kartye

A waiver claim turned into a career year for Tye Kartye. With a new contract on the horizon, can he prove last season's surge with New York was more than a fluke?

Bantering Points: 8/26/26

Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL

2026 Season Preview: San Jose Sharks

The Sharks were probably the most fun team in the league that didn’t make the postseason last year. Can they finally get into the playoff picture this year?

2026 Rangers Season Previews: Matthew Robertson

Matthew Robertson finally got his shot at NHL minutes and looked like he belonged. At least for now.

Podcast Question Thread

Question time.

Bantering Points: 8/25/26

Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL